A leather-like material, partially man-made and partially genuine leather. It has the look, feel and breathability of genuine leather, but the durability of man-made synthetic leather.
This is a full aniline that has been sanded or buffed in order to create a nap. This is atop grain leather, therefore it is not considered a split or suede.
Leather that is slightly buffed.
A type of leather that has been “bucked” or sanded for a smooth texture with a slight nap
Top grain aniline leather that has had the upper layer removed via buffing or sanding, to create a nap effect. Due to the lack of a protective top layer, nubuck is prone to stains and requires more care than other leathers.
Top grain leather buffed to create a suede effect.
A top-grain, aniline dyed leather that is buffed to create a soft nap. Not a true suede, which is made from the less desirable split hide. Especially vulnerable to stains, Nubucks are often lightly finished for protection.
a type of leather that has had the top layer removed to create grain-sueded leather.
Lightly buffed top grain to a very fine nap that appears smoother than suede.
Leather that has had its finished surface buffed to produce a slight nap or suede-like appearance. Most nubuck leathers are pure aniline leathers and many feature a moisture (stain and spill) repellent.
Nubuck is produced from full grain leathers. The grain is abraded away to create a light surface nap. This can be adjusted to be very fine, or a longer, softer effect can be produced.
Cattle hide leather buffed on the grain side to give a velvety surface; white or coloured.
A leather whose surface has been buffed and brushed to create a soft, velvety effect. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.
A process of finishing whereby the grain side of the skin (lambskin or cowhide) is stripped away, leaving a suede effect. The look of the nubuck process will give a similar appearance to suede as it produces a tight, velvety nap.
Leather created with a slight nap by abrading the top layer of hide. More serviceable and durable than suede, though similar in appearance.
Top grain leather which has a slight nap effect produced by removing (buffing) the top hair cell layer. Most nubuck leathers are pure aniline leathers and many feature a moisture (stain and spill) repellent.
A velvety looking and feeling leather. That is after it has undergone a brushing and buffing process. This looks like suede but is a finish that has been done to the opposite side of the hide as suede. They can be confused at times.
A form of imitation leather that combines genuine leather with synthetic materials. In appearance and durability it is generally superior to leatherette.
Nubuck is top-grain cattle hide leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface.