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There are infinitely many types of leather. Leather types differ according to the [[exotic leather|type of animal]], according to the intended use (e.g. as a [[car leather|vehicle]], [[leather furniture|furniture]], [[leather shoes|shoe]] or [[Leather clothing|clothing leather]]), according to the [[Tanning leather|tanning method]], type of [[finish]] or type of [[leather colour|colouring]]. | There are infinitely many types of leather. Leather types differ according to the [[exotic leather|type of animal]], according to the intended use (e.g. as a [[car leather|vehicle]], [[leather furniture|furniture]], [[leather shoes|shoe]] or [[Leather clothing|clothing leather]]), according to the [[Tanning leather|tanning method]], type of [[finish]] or type of [[leather colour|colouring]]. | ||
| − | The most common animal species for leather are [[cow leather|cows]], [[Sheep leather|sheep]], [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Pig leather|pigs]]. This is because leather is almost exclusively processed by animals, which are bred for meat production. Cow leather is most commonly used for upholstery leather ([[car leather|cars]], [[leather furniture|furniture]]), but also for [[leather shoes|shoes]], [[Leather handbags|handbags]] and [[Leather suits|protective clothing]]. [[Sheep leather]] and [[goatskin]] | + | The most common animal species for leather are [[cow leather|cows]], [[Sheep leather|sheep]], [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Pig leather|pigs]]. This is because leather is almost exclusively processed by animals, which are bred for meat production. Cow leather is most commonly used for upholstery leather ([[car leather|cars]], [[leather furniture|furniture]]), but also for [[leather shoes|shoes]], [[Leather handbags|handbags]] and [[Leather suits|protective clothing]]. [[Sheep leather]] and [[goatskin]] is most commonly used for lighter [[leather clothing|leisure jackets]] and [[Leather handbags|bags]] and [[Pig leather|pigskin]] for cheap [[leather clothing]]. |
| − | + | Rarer is leather of [[Deerskin|deer]] (traditional clothing), [[Horsehide - Horse leather|horses]] (jackets, shoes), [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] and [[Snakeskin|snakes]] (bags, shoes), [[Ostrich leather|ostrich]] (bags, hats), [[Kangaroo leather|kangaroo]] (shoes, leather clothing, hats) or [[fish leather|stingray]] (wallets, [[leather accessories|accessories]]). | |
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* [[Finish|Pigmented smooth leather]]: This type of leather is provided with a [[leather colour|water-repellent paint and protective layer]] on the surface of the [[grain side]]. | * [[Finish|Pigmented smooth leather]]: This type of leather is provided with a [[leather colour|water-repellent paint and protective layer]] on the surface of the [[grain side]]. | ||
| − | * [[Semi-aniline]] and [[Aniline leather, refined|aniline leather refined]], which has a very thin [[leather colour| | + | * [[Semi-aniline]] and [[Aniline leather, refined|aniline leather refined]], which has a very thin [[leather colour|colour or protective layer]]. |
* [[Aniline leather]] ([[Porous leather|porous]] [[smooth leather]]), which is dyed and has mostly no surface protection at all and no [[leather colour|pigment-containing]] layer is applied. | * [[Aniline leather]] ([[Porous leather|porous]] [[smooth leather]]), which is dyed and has mostly no surface protection at all and no [[leather colour|pigment-containing]] layer is applied. | ||
| − | * [[Nubuck]] and [[suede]]: A sanded and [[Porous leather| | + | * [[Nubuck]] and [[suede]]: A sanded and [[Porous leather|porous]] leather with a velvet-like surface. Nubuck is from the [[grain side]] and suede is from the [[flesh side]]. |
* [[PU leather]], which is a [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|foil-coated]] [[Split leather|split leather]] with water-repellent, glossy polyurethane coating in various optics. | * [[PU leather]], which is a [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|foil-coated]] [[Split leather|split leather]] with water-repellent, glossy polyurethane coating in various optics. | ||
Revision as of 09:32, 15 January 2017
There are infinitely many types of leather. Leather types differ according to the type of animal, according to the intended use (e.g. as a vehicle, furniture, shoe or clothing leather), according to the tanning method, type of finish or type of colouring.
The most common animal species for leather are cows, sheep, goats and pigs. This is because leather is almost exclusively processed by animals, which are bred for meat production. Cow leather is most commonly used for upholstery leather (cars, furniture), but also for shoes, handbags and protective clothing. Sheep leather and goatskin is most commonly used for lighter leisure jackets and bags and pigskin for cheap leather clothing.
Rarer is leather of deer (traditional clothing), horses (jackets, shoes), crocodiles and snakes (bags, shoes), ostrich (bags, hats), kangaroo (shoes, leather clothing, hats) or stingray (wallets, accessories).
In principle, the following common leather types can be described, regardless of the specific animal species from which a leather is derived:
- Pigmented smooth leather: This type of leather is provided with a water-repellent paint and protective layer on the surface of the grain side.
- Semi-aniline and aniline leather refined, which has a very thin colour or protective layer.
- Aniline leather (porous smooth leather), which is dyed and has mostly no surface protection at all and no pigment-containing layer is applied.
- Nubuck and suede: A sanded and porous leather with a velvet-like surface. Nubuck is from the grain side and suede is from the flesh side.
- PU leather, which is a foil-coated split leather with water-repellent, glossy polyurethane coating in various optics.
In addition, synthetic leather has to be added, but it cannot be called "leather".
Within this typology, there are further sub-terms and variations which are listed in the category leather types. For more information on a specific leather type please follow the corresponding cross-references within the list.
Abbreviations for types of leather
Sometimes abbreviations are used to describe leather types:
- DDDM = Drum dyed, dry milled leather.
- DDDN = Drum dyed, dry Napa.
- NDM = Natural dry milled leather ("natural" is undetermined, dry milled).
- PDM = Printed dry milled leather (embossed, dry milled).
The abbreviations don`t ensure a special leather quality. Only leather types or processing steps are described, but they can be carried out at any quality level.
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