Metallic leather

Metallic leather or Metallised leather is leather with a metallic look. Metallic effects are almost only found in smooth leather. Porsche had metal effects in the car. Also old American had more frequent metallic leathers. In leather shoes, clothing and bags, metal effects often appear for fashion reasons.

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Leather with a bright metal look

There are leathers that have a look like a bare metal. Such optics are achieved by applying a foil with metallic optics to a smooth leather. For this purpose, thin layers are applied, which look like a polished metal surface. Such leathers are usually found in fashion objects like shoes, bags, etc.

During the coating, a fold was folded in. Metalic sheets on leather are very thin.

Lambskin with foil in metal optics for clothing.

Cow leather with foil in metal optic.

Leather with a metallic effect

Some leather only have a metal effect. On these leathers, there is a basic color without metal effect, which is then applied to a top coat (clear lacquer) with a metallic effect. Such leathers then only shimmer metallic. Usually, such leather is also found in the shoe, bag or clothing area. But car leathers also occasionally have metallic effects.

Mercedes titan grey with a metallic effect. Right close-ups. Below, the effect is stronger. The applied amount of the metallic additive cannot be dosed precisely.