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| XXFull XXGrain | Is the leather that is finished with the blemishes. It is the full length of the grain of the leather and the thickest type of leather. |
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| XXTop XXGrain | Is the leather surface that has been finished/split to remove the surface blemishes. This layer is also used to produce nubuck leather. Most often used for furniture and heavy wear situations. |
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| XXSplit | Is the layer of leather that is the bottom layer of the grain/hide. This layer is also used to produce suede. |
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xxBonded
| Is made from the leftover pieces of leather that are glued together and backed. |
| HIDE | Leather is sold in full hides and measured by the square foot. Hides vary from 30 - 45 square feet
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| FINISHES |
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| Leather that is soluble dyed but without finishes to maintain the natural texture and blemishes. |
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| XXSemi-XXAniline | Leather treated with pigments to hide blemishes and project the leather.
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XXProtected XXFinishes
| Are added to the surface of the leather such as soil and stain or anti-bacterial/anti-microbial protection. |
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