Different Types of Leather and their Characteristics

Extremely soft hand or feel. Naked to the touch.
Offers no resistance to staining and soiling from body oils and liquids
Hides are aniline dyed al the way through for final color
Only 3% to 5% of raw material in the world is acceptable for making Pure Anilines
Shade variation common from hide to hide and within each hide
Natural markings are clearly visible (e.g. brands, insect bites, healed scars)
The natural grain of skin remains (i.e. Full Grain) making grain variation visible
Fat wrinkles, stretch marks, and backbone are visible adding natural beauty
Will fade if exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time

Soft, buttery hand. Not as “natural” or naked as Pure Anilines and Nubuks
Offers some resistance to staining and soiling from body oils and liquids
Hides are aniline dyed all the way through for base color
Light protective topcoat applied (wax/polyurethane)for protection and color
Shade variation common from hide to hide and within each hide
Natural markings are clearly visible (e.g. brands, insect bites, healed scars)
The natural grain of skin remains (i.e. Full Grain) making grain variation visible
Fat wrinkles, stretch marks, and backbone are visible adding natural beauty
Will fade if exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time

Softest hand available in a fully pigmented (painted) leather due to the natural grain
Offers very high resistance to staining and soiling from body oils and liquids
Hides are aniline dyed all the way through for base color
Protective, pigmented topcoat applied for final color and protection
No shade variation
Minimal visibility of natural markings such as brands, insect bites, healed scars
The natural grain of skin remains (i.e. Full Grain) making grain variation visible
Fat wrinkles, stretch marks, and backbone are not visible
Less susceptible to fading than Pure Anilines, Nubuks and Semi-Anilines