YOUR LEATHER TYPES AND FINISHES

There are a number of different leather types used in modern leather upholstery.

The most popular are listed below.

• Most popular choice
• Available in various colours
• Pigmented coating
• Offers better protection
• More durable
• Easier to clean and maintain

• Pure dyed leather
• No colour coating
• Shows all natural markimgs
• Shade variances
• Soft feel
• Prone to fading and staining
• Difficult to clean 

• Similar to aniline
• Some protective coating
• More resistance to staining
• Prone to fading
• Easier to clean 

• Hard wearing
• Polyurethane finish
• Plastic feel and apperance
• Surface can break down and become dull and tacky
• Not repairable

• Cheap alternative to real leather
• Made from natural leather left overs
• Not as durable as real leather
• Has vinyl feel to it due to man made process