What is Full Grain Leather?
Full grain refers to the strongest and most durable part of the hide of an animal. It is known to be the most flawless variety of leather, therefore, the best quality around and the most natural. It develops its own protective layer, over time, known as the patina, just as natural hide might. It is beautiful, luxurious, and long-lasting.
There is no tampering with the top layer in full-grain. It’s complete with all its natural markings and imperfections. It is also weatherproof and damage-resistant, making it the best suited for Accessories, footwear and furniture.
Full grain is regarded as the highest quality leather, which is why ultimately we choose to use it when producing most of our line-ups.
There is no tampering with the top layer in full-grain. It’s complete with all its natural markings and imperfections. It is also weatherproof and damage-resistant, making it the best suited for Accessories, footwear and furniture.
Full grain is regarded as the highest quality leather, which is why ultimately we choose to use it when producing most of our line-ups.
Other Types and Grains of Leather
Corrected Grain Leather
Corrected grain leather can be top-grain or from the lower layers of the hide.
Correction of leather simply means removing the intrinsic qualities of natural hide, also known as scars or imperfections, by sanding or buffing, which damages the natural protection of the hide, making it less resistant and durable. Therefore, any leather that has been modified, fixed, or remodeled in any way is known as corrected grain leather.
Correction of leather simply means removing the intrinsic qualities of natural hide, also known as scars or imperfections, by sanding or buffing, which damages the natural protection of the hide, making it less resistant and durable. Therefore, any leather that has been modified, fixed, or remodeled in any way is known as corrected grain leather.
Top Grain Leather
Top-grain means from the uppermost leather layer but split from the highest level. It is slightly more affordable and less durable than the full-grain kind. It can be used to make enhanced or corrected grain products. However, all corrected grain leather is not top-grain leather.
True top-grain leather is ideal for nubuck products such as leather jackets, boots, and luggage.
True top-grain leather is ideal for nubuck products such as leather jackets, boots, and luggage.
Genuine Leather
Leather, sold in the market labeled as genuine leather, is actually split leather, taken from varying levels of the hide. It may originate from top-grain, the lower softer sections where suede comes from, or even somewhere in between.
These qualities make genuine leather weaker, more inferior, and not so attractive looking as compared to full-grain leather. If genuine leather is on one end the quality spectrum full-grain is on the other end. While genuine leather is low quality, full grain is the elite, prime variety.
These qualities make genuine leather weaker, more inferior, and not so attractive looking as compared to full-grain leather. If genuine leather is on one end the quality spectrum full-grain is on the other end. While genuine leather is low quality, full grain is the elite, prime variety.
Now that you know why full grain is the best option for you...
How do I care for my Full Grain Products?
Leather protectants and sealants coat and protect the top layer of the skin and aid in stopping natural oils from escaping as well as the moisture to keep it supple. Applying polish to leather is a matter of personal preference and opinion but it can offer further protection in the form of an additional barrier for everyday dirt and grease.
You can get any of these products at your local leather retailer.
