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Leather Gifts: All About Different Types of Leather
Posted by ARogers - ScribeTime.com on 9/15/2011 to Personalized Leather Gifts
Ever wonder why there are so many different materials that leather gifts and products like leather briefcases or leather padfolios and organizers are made of? Ever felt confused about the different types of leather and their differences or why one type of leather gift costs more than another? Well, wonder no more! Here's a brief description of the different leather materials used in the most common types of leather gifts:

 

MILANO COWHIDE

 

Glove soft top grain cowhide. Nothing has been removed, it is thick, strong and durable, with a smooth Nappa finish. The leather is drum dyed and shows the natural beauty of the hide.

 

BOSTON LEATHER

 

Durable textured leather with a semi-glossy finish, perfectly suited for large items such as Luggage and Briefcases. 

 

TOP GRAIN NAPPA COWHIDE

 

This leather is drum dyed. The upper parts of the hide split from the dermis, which produces the highest quality, and most supple leather goods.  Nappa is the smooth finish of the leather giving it, its soft rich texture.

 

GENUINE LEATHER

 

This is the leather from bottom part after the top grain has been split off.  The top portion is finished either in a gloss or a nappa finish.

 

SUEDE

 

A finished product is created by running the leather surface on a wheel to separate the fibers in order to get the leather nap.  This creates leather that is soft and supple.

 

UTLRA BONDED LEATHER

 

This is leather that is created by the grinding up of leather pieces and mixed with a bonding agent to create new usable product.  The finish on this is similar to a Nappa finish.

 

BONDED LEATHER

 

This is leather that is created by the grinding up of leather pieces and mixed with a bonding agent to create a new product.  The finish is usually high gloss and shinny.

 

MAN-MADE LEATHER

 

Leather that is created from man-made  products other than a natural animal hide. Man made leather is made from a combination of Plastic, Rubber and/or Synthetic components that have been bonded to a fabric backing.

 

MILANO FEATHER-LITE MAN MADE:

 

Italian man made material that features a light weight and a very soft feel. Man made leather combines synthetic materials to create a budget sensitive leather product.

 

Florida Leather:

 

A lightly grain texture highlights this genuine leather.

 

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