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Exploring the Different Grains of Fine Leather

Leather is a gorgeous material that not only adds richness to a room, but is completely durable, cleanable and brings raw natural beauty that manufactured products cannot compete with. In recent decades, there have been several enhancements in available technology, generating a huge range in leather qualities.

Top Grain Leather

Top Grain refers to the hide layer closest to the surface. This includes the surface of the skin with its natural pores, wrinkles and scars. In order to gain a more uniform look, imitation grain gets stamped into the leather.

Full Grain Leather

Full Grain leather does not display the grain characteristics from the animal that it was taken from. In fact, Full Grain come from a high-quality hide or skin and no sanding is applied to the surface.

Pure Aniline Leather

Pure Aniline is elite leather whose grain is sometimes referred to as True Aniline and Naked Aniline. Semi-Aniline grain is processed more than Pure Aniline and does not cover the natural qualities of the hide.

Corrected Leather Grains

This particular leather falls under the Top Grain Leather category. Corrected Leather Grains undergo the extreme process of sanding, buffing, stamping and dyeing. The reason for the intense processing is to remove insect bites, barbed-wire scratches and numerous environmental markings.

When you’re in need of fine leather furniture in New Hampshire, contact Currier’s Leather Furniture at 603.926.0555.