Leather is one of the most important materials in saddlery, bag making, small leather goods, footwear, clothing and upholstery. This guide to the types of leather covers how leather is made, which animals it comes from, the parts of a hide, its layers, tanning, dyeing and surface finishes. Once you have read it, you will know what terms such as full grain, split, double butt, vegetable-tanned or nappa mean, and you will be able to choose the right leather for a collar, a belt or a bag.
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