Even though all hides feature natural markings of the animal, some of these less desirable marks are buffed out to create corrected grain leather. After buffing an artificial grain can be embossed onto the hide. Corrected grain leather offers the sturdiest finish and is the most economical leather.

Leather from which the grain layer has been partially removed by buffing to a depth governed by the condition of the raw material and upon which a new surface has been built by various finishes. See buffed leather.

Leather that's buffed to remove unattractive blemishes and embossed to simulate an attractive grain pattern or to add a decorative texture. Find leather furniture.