n this post we’ll explain the most common tanning processes: vegetable-tanning and mineral-tanning, plus briefly, other kinds of tanning.… Read More Kinds of leather by tanning process (veg-tan vs chrome-tan)
Cowhide is the most common leather, with 67% of leather produced globally. In this post we’ll explain the difference between the structures of cowhide leather: full grain, top grain, genuine, and bonded leathers. … Read More Leather splitting: how cowhide is turned into full grain vs top grain vs genuine vs suede vs bonded leathers
In this post we’ll review the various kinds of animal leathers and leather alternatives before we focus on the one we use, cowhide. … Read More Leather sources: animals and alternatives
Often called mankind’s “first fabric,” leather has been considered a fine and treasured material since the beginning of history and across nearly all cultures and peoples around the globe. In this kick-off to our leather learning series, we go through a broad overview of what leather is, how it’s made, and why it’s important.… Read More Leather basics: what it is, how it’s made, and what it’s used for
