| Type of Fabric |
Natural fabric |
| What is it? |
Leather is made from animal skin, most commonly from cows.
There are also leathers made from snakes and alligators, and are known as exotic leathers.
There are 5 main types of leather : (ranked from highest quality to lowest)
- Full Grain or Top Grain Leather
- Corrected or Embossed Grain
- Split Suede
- Nubuck Sueded Grain
- Reconstituted, Bonded or Fibre Leather
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| Quality |
Strong durable, waterproof.
Depends on the type of leather.
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| Environmental Impact |
80% of the leather in the world is tanned using highly toxic process that leads to increase in toxic waste being released into waterways.
However, there are leather which are eco-friendly and are tanned without using chemicals.
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| How to Care |
- Handle with clean hands.
- Clean filth frequently.
- Apply cleaner made for leather occasionally.
- Avoid exposure from sunlight.
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