Remember
that leather is a natural material—no
two hides are identical; each accepts dye somewhat
differently, resulting in shading differences.
Other characteristics may include healed scars
from sources such as barbed wire fencing, insect
bites, stretch marks, fat and neck wrinkles, as
well as other impressions. Therefore, expect variations
with each hide.
Among
our leather choices you will find two grades of leather
available; while all are top grain hide and offer
equal durability, they will encompass several different
price points.
The
reason there are several grades/pricepoints is due
to the selectness of the hides. Tanneries inspect
and group hides by the amount of natural marking
and scarring on each hide. These "hide markings" result
from barbwire scratches, insect bites, urine burns
and other natural occurrences. Hide markings are
normal to leather furniture and should not be considered
as defects and actually add to the natural beauty
of your leather.
Hides
which have more abundant markings are considered
to be less select, and therefore are less expensive;
the tannery will apply an additional opaque pigment
to these hides in order to make them cosmetically
more appealing. This application of pigment will
add protection to these hides, which makes them easily
soap and water washable.
Hides
with fewer markings are considered to be more select
and therefore, more expensive. These hides are reserved
to be used as "naked" leathers, which by
description, are leathers with no additional topcoat
added. These hides will offer the most natural look
and the softest feel.
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