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| − | Smooth leather is the term used to describe all [[types of leather]], | + | Smooth leather is the term used to describe all [[types of leather]], where the [[Top grain leather|grain side]] is the visible side, regardless of the strength of the [[Leather grain - Grain side|natural grain]] of the animal. |
[[Calfskin|Calfskins]] have a very [[Leather grain - Grain side#Types of graining: fine pore leather - coarse pore leather - fine grain leather - coarse grain leather|fine grain]], crocodiles a very [[Leather grain - Grain side#Types of graining: fine pore leather - coarse pore leather - fine grain leather - coarse grain leather|strong grain structure]]. The top is always a "smooth leather". [[Embossed leather|Embossed]] or [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|coated split leather]] is also referred to as smooth leather, because the optically equivalent to the smooth leather. Actually, it is no smooth leather, because the scar side is not processed to the outside. | [[Calfskin|Calfskins]] have a very [[Leather grain - Grain side#Types of graining: fine pore leather - coarse pore leather - fine grain leather - coarse grain leather|fine grain]], crocodiles a very [[Leather grain - Grain side#Types of graining: fine pore leather - coarse pore leather - fine grain leather - coarse grain leather|strong grain structure]]. The top is always a "smooth leather". [[Embossed leather|Embossed]] or [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|coated split leather]] is also referred to as smooth leather, because the optically equivalent to the smooth leather. Actually, it is no smooth leather, because the scar side is not processed to the outside. | ||
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| − | Smooth leather can be [[finish|surface-coloured (pigmented)]] or [[aniline leather|porous (aniline leather)]] and properties | + | Smooth leather can be [[finish|surface-coloured (pigmented)]] or [[aniline leather|porous (aniline leather)]] and its properties vary depending on the thickness of pigmentation on the surface. Aniline leather [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|feels more beautiful]], but [[Colour fastness - Light fastness of leather|fades]] quicker and is very stain-sensitive. Surface-dyed leathers are significantly less sensitive to stains and fading, but they do not feel so soft and warm. |
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| − | '''''Picture 1:''' A water drop on a [[Finish|pigmented smooth leather]]. Due to the coating, the drop does not penetrate the surface | + | '''''Picture 1:''' A water drop on a [[Finish|pigmented smooth leather]]. Due to the coating, the drop does not penetrate the surface.'' |
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Leather, where the hair is still present, is called [[fur]]. | Leather, where the hair is still present, is called [[fur]]. | ||
| − | The | + | The other side of smooth leather is leather with velvet like surfaces: [[suede|split leather (suede)]] and the smooth [[Sanding leather|sanded]] [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain side]], called [[nubuck]]. |
Revision as of 11:18, 6 December 2016
Smooth leather is the term used to describe all types of leather, where the grain side is the visible side, regardless of the strength of the natural grain of the animal.
Calfskins have a very fine grain, crocodiles a very strong grain structure. The top is always a "smooth leather". Embossed or coated split leather is also referred to as smooth leather, because the optically equivalent to the smooth leather. Actually, it is no smooth leather, because the scar side is not processed to the outside.
Calfskin has a much finer grain structure than crocodile leather.
Smooth leather is available in many variations: fine grained, strong grained or gloss or dull.
Smooth leather can be surface-coloured (pigmented) or porous (aniline leather) and its properties vary depending on the thickness of pigmentation on the surface. Aniline leather feels more beautiful, but fades quicker and is very stain-sensitive. Surface-dyed leathers are significantly less sensitive to stains and fading, but they do not feel so soft and warm.
Picture 1: A water drop on a pigmented smooth leather. Due to the coating, the drop does not penetrate the surface.
Picture 2: On aniline leather, the water drop sinks into the leather and darkens it.
Leather, where the hair is still present, is called fur.
The other side of smooth leather is leather with velvet like surfaces: split leather (suede) and the smooth sanded grain side, called nubuck.
Structure of the leather colouring and finish. Without finish = aniline leather.
Video about different types of leather.
Additional information
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