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Smooth leather is the term used to describe all [[types of leather]], whose [[Top grain leather|grain side]] is the visible side, regardless of the strength of the [[Leather grain - Grain side|natural grain]] of the animal. | Smooth leather is the term used to describe all [[types of leather]], whose [[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| | + | [[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 | + | ''Smooth leather is available in many variations: [[Leather grain - Grain side#Types of graining: fine pore leather - coarse pore leather - fine grain leather - coarse grain leather|fine grained, strong grained]] or [[Gloss of Leather|gloss or dull]].''<br></p> |
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| − | + | Smooth leather can be [[finish|surface-coloured (pigmented)]] or [[aniline leather|porous (aniline leather)]] and properties varies depending on the thickness of the surface colouring. Aniline leather [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|feels more beautiful]], but [[Colour fastness - Light fastness of leather|fades]] easier 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, but bubbles off.'' |
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| − | ''''' | + | '''''Picture 2:''' On [[aniline leather]], the water drop sinks into the leather and darkens it.''<br></p> |
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| − | + | Leather, where the hair is still present, is called [[fur]]. | |
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| + | The counterpart to the 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]]. | ||
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| − | ''Structure of the [[Leather dye - Leather color - Leather colour|leather | + | ''Structure of the [[Leather dye - Leather color - Leather colour|leather colouring]] and [[Finish|finish]]. Without finish = [[aniline leather]].''<br></p> |
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| − | ''[[Leather videos|Video]] about different [[types of leather]].'' | + | ''[[Leather videos|Video]] about different [[types of leather]].'' |
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== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
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* [[Aniline leather|Porous aniline leather]] | * [[Aniline leather|Porous aniline leather]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 3 December 2016
Smooth leather is the term used to describe all types of leather, whose 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 properties varies depending on the thickness of the surface colouring. Aniline leather feels more beautiful, but fades easier 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, but bubbles off.
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 counterpart to the 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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