Ever heard someone say "leather" and wonder what they mean? It could be anything from a wallet to a couch! The quality of leather depends on the hide, manufacturing processes, craftsmanship and more – so it's always worth looking at the finer details. If you are after something truly special, you should opt for full grain leather. With high-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship, you’ll have something to be proud of!
Let's dive a bit deeper into what makes full grain leather so luxurious and why it's the perfect material for our leather goods!
What is full grain leather?
Full grain leather is the best of the best when it comes to leathers. It's taken from the top layer of the hide which has had to face lots of wear and tear, including attacks from other animals, weathering, and rubs against tree branches. Crafting with skill is essential for a quality result and it's great that the product keeps its imperfections - part of what makes each hide so unique. No sanding, buffing, or snuffing will take away its distinctive characteristics. The result is a very strong, all-natural material that creates one-of-a-kind pieces.
Benefits of Full Grain Leather
Full grain leather has several advantages over the alternative lower grade leather types like genuine leather, spilt or faux (fake) leather. Here are a few to consider:
- Durability -the stronger the material, the more durable it will be. The vertical fibres of this part of the hide are what provide this benefit to full grain leather. It won’t crack, tear, puncture, or peel as easily; and the grain pattern is firm and moisture resistant.
- Unique - As previously stated, full grain leather is crafted from the top layer of animal hide which preserves all the unique characteristics. Each hide is one-of-a-kind!
- Quality assured -It is difficult to work with, so only the most skilled artisans tend to use it, giving you peace of mind that an expert helped create your masterpiece.
- Low maintenance -full grain leather is easy to care for. In fact, we recommend simply wiping your bag down with a cloth every now and then, to prevent dust and dirt from building up. And for those hard-to-remove stains, you can use a specialized leather treatment to ensure your investment remains well-maintained and looks its best for longer. We also offer a rejuvenation service where customers can send the items back to our UK service centre for a complete spa day – we meticulously clean, oil and wax each item with organic leather treatments and return to you looking as good as new within a few weeks.
Our advice….
Investing in full grain leather products is an excellent way to get the most out of your money. Plus, you don't need to wait forever - our free next day delivery service will have your order on your doorstep in no time! Plus, you get an amazing ‘30 day’ peace-of-mind guarantee.
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