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Leather preparation

fat-liquoring

Leather; Leather preparation

The process of replacing oils that have been leqached from the hide during processing.

drum dying

Leather; Leather preparation

The process of coloring leather by tumbling it in a rotating drum immersed in dye. A very effective method allowing maximum dye penetration.

crust

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather which has been tanned (treated to become nonperishable) but not colored or otherwise finished.

crocking

Leather; Leather preparation

Removing the crock, or excess coloring, that rubs off of a newly-dyed hide.

corrected grain

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather that has been buffed to remove blemishes, then covered with a new, artificial grain created using pigments and other finishes.

buffed leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather from which the top surface has been removed by abrasion. Often known as suede or nubuck.

buffing

Leather; Leather preparation

Process used to minimize surface imperfections, creates a more uniform skin appearance.

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