Difference between revisions of "Soft leather"
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− | Soft leather is an unprotected generic name | + | Soft leather is an unprotected generic name given to particularly [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|soft and supple]] [[leather quality|leather qualities]] of [[calfskin]] and [[goatskin]] and the skins of [[Exotic leather|exotic animals]]. For example, [[Fish leather#Eel leather|eel leather]] is particularly soft. [[Napa leather]] is known for its softness. Soft leather can be [[Porous leather|porous]], but it can also be [[finish|surface coloured]]. When [[leather production|manufacturing]] soft leather, the [[tanner]] has to make sure that the leather is as soft as possible. Usually [[smooth leather]] is referred to as soft leather, but [[Suede - Nubuck - Buckskin|nubuck and suede]] can also be called soft leather. |
− | Since the term is also used for [[Leather belt|belt | + | Since the term is also used for [[Leather belt|belt leathers]] which require a certain tensile strength, it is always necessary to check whether the leather has a particular softness. In principle, an object marked "soft leather" should be softer than the usual softness of such leather objects. |
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+ | ''Buttery-soft [[napa leather]] of the [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|lamb]] and very soft [[Fish leather#Eel leather|eel leather]].''<br></p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 17 October 2022
Soft leather
Soft leather is an unprotected generic name given to particularly soft and supple leather qualities of calfskin and goatskin and the skins of exotic animals. For example, eel leather is particularly soft. Napa leather is known for its softness. Soft leather can be porous, but it can also be surface coloured. When manufacturing soft leather, the tanner has to make sure that the leather is as soft as possible. Usually smooth leather is referred to as soft leather, but nubuck and suede can also be called soft leather.
Since the term is also used for belt leathers which require a certain tensile strength, it is always necessary to check whether the leather has a particular softness. In principle, an object marked "soft leather" should be softer than the usual softness of such leather objects.
Buttery-soft napa leather of the lamb and very soft eel leather.
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