What Is Leather?
-What Is Leather Made From?
- Leather is a material made from the skin of animals. It is often made from the skin of cows, pigs, horses, goats, and sheep, as well as crocodiles, elephants, ostriches, and other animals. In the bags industry, cow leather (buffalo leather), and crocodile leather are most used.
–What Are The Types Of Leather?
- There are three main ways of classifying leather materials:
- 1. According to the type of animal skin, such as cow leather, pig leather, sheep leather, crocodile leather, and so on. It is easy to distinguish by looking at and touching these 3 kinds of leather materials.
- 2. Divided by use, such as bag leather, shoe leather, clothing leather, industrial leather, etc.
- 3. According to the processing method, such as light leather, heavy leather, suede, etc.
- Leather Classification by use:
- Shoe leather – upper leather, sole leather, shoe lining leather;
- Garment leather – clothing leather, skirt leather, tie leather;
- Glove leather – civilian glove leather, labor insurance glove leather, sports glove leather;
- Bag & Case leather – hard case leather, soft leather, wallet leather;
- Sofa leather – civilian sofa leather, car cushion leather;
- Sports leather – basketball leather, football leather, volleyball leather;
- Outfit leather – upholstery leather, saddle leather;
- Strap leather – belt leather, shoelace leather, watch strap leather;
- Industrial leather – drive belt leather, shuttle leather, leather ring leather, gas meter leather, wipe filter leather;
- Other leather – decorative leather, drum leather, huqin leather.
Leather Classification by processing method:
Full Grain Leathers – Front, Soft, Textured, Crinkled
Full-grain leather is of the highest quality and has the most natural look and feel. It is made from the outermost layer of the hide and has not been sanded or buffed to remove imperfections.
Split Leathers – Corrected leather, Suede leather, Film transfer leather, Film leather
Split leather is a type of genuine leather that has been split into multiple layers.
Bonded Leathers – Veneer leather, Film transfer leather
Bonded leather is made from leather scraps that are bonded together with adhesives. It is then coated with a polyurethane or latex top layer to give it a finished look.
Suede – Suede Nubuck
Special Effect Leather – Distressed leather, Antique leather, Metal effect leather, Printed leather, Batik leather.
What Is Faux Leather?
- When we mention faux leather, synthetic leather, or artificial leather in the bags industry, it mainly refers to PU leather and PVC leather.
-What Is Faux Leather Made From?
- Faux leather is a man-made material designed to look and feel like real leather, but it’s not actually made from animal skin.
-What Are The Types Of Faux Leather?
PU leather & PVC leather
There are a few different types of faux leather, each with its own set of pros and cons.
Polyurethane (PU) faux leather is the most common type of faux leather. It’s made from a polymer that’s coated with a plastic film. PU faux leather is often used in bags&cases, upholstery, clothing, and accessories. It’s relatively durable and easy to care for, but it’s not as breathable as true leather and may crack or peel over time.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) faux leather is made from a polymer that’s coated with a plastic film. It’s the most durable type of faux leather, so it’s often used in upholstery, car interiors, and other high-wear applications. However, PVC faux leather is not as breathable as true leather as well and may contain harmful chemicals.
Faux leather is a versatile material that can be used in a variety of applications. It’s important to choose the right type of faux leather for your project, based on your needs and budget.
