Describes the behavior of leather that has been treated with oils, waxes, and dyes in such a way that when the leather is pulled or stretched (i.e. on upholstery), the finish becomes lighter in the stretched …

& CEN definitions) <material> leather or split leather whose wearing surface has been mechanically finished to produc.

Jul 20, 2018 · Project Gutenberg's The Principles of Leather Manufacture, by H. R. Procter. This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost …

Leather made from the top layer of the hide or skin. For a more detailed explanation of the full grain and split layers created during the manufacturing process see our fact sheet ‘How is Leather Made?’.

ANTIQUE DISTRESSED GRAIN: Antique distressed leather, or leather grain, is any type of leather, which has been treated to age the appearance of the material to give it an antique or vintage look.

Leather is an ancient, durable material created through a process of tanning animal rawhide to preserve it and make it pliable when dry. Many features of natural leather make it superior to synthetic …

The leather is buffed and smoothed, with the pores of the hide completely filled in with pigment coating. This removes all natural marks, and then finished with a protective synthetic texture.