All you need to know about Leather
Full Grain
Full grain refers to the strongest and most durable part of the hide of an animal, which is just below the hair and has not been sanded, buffed or snuffed
Full grain is regarded as the highest quality leather
Veg Tan Leather
Vegetable tanned leather uses natural tannins found in the bark of various tree species to bind to the collagen fibres in the hide. This prevents the leather from rotting and preserves it for use. Vegetable tanned leather is mostly chosen with our hearts due to the smell, the patina, the way it cuts, skives and stitches. The way it ages, how it softens over time, and how it moulds to the user like an old friend. Veg tan is stiffer then Chrome Tan,which makes it ideal for wallets
Chrome Tan Leather
Chrome tanning is a method whereby chromium sulphate is used to preserve animal skins and prevent rot. This process gives a soft and very strong leather with many benefits and some drawbacks So let’s talk about the benefits of chrome tanned leather, why would you choose this tanning method over a more natural option? Starting with water resistance. If your leather item is likely to get wet, for example shoes, bags, luggage and leather jackets, then consider chrome tanned leather as an option over vegetable tanned. Due to the improved water resistance, you also get better stain resistance. Water spots seen on a veg tan product (especially lighter colours) can be evident soon after drying. Not so much the case with chrome tanned. Heat resistance and heat damage is less of an issue with chromed hides too.
Combination Tan
Combination tanned leather is leather that's been veg tanned and chrome tanned. This leather is the best of both worlds, offering softer leather that also ages well.
