A leather that is buffed to remove undesirable blemishes and embossed to simulate an attractive grain or to add decorative texture. (also referred to as top grain Altered Grain)
Leather from which the grain leather has been partially removed by buffing to a depth governed by the condition of the raw material upon which a new surface has been built by various finishes. Also known as “snuffed leather”.
also known as "Top Grain," refers to leather that has been altered by pigments or other processes such as buffing in order to hide markings and other imperfections.
This type of leather has the surface buffed away - taking with it any imperfections. A glossy appearance is created by applying a smooth coating of finish colour. Although a less expensive type of leather, corrected grain nevertheless requires skilled manufacturing to ensure consistency and durability.
Leather that has been buffed to remove blemishes, then covered with a new, artificial grain created using pigments and other finishes.
A process of correcting cowhide skins whereby the grain of the leather is leveled with a chemical product. The process is generally applicable to lower-quality skins with deep abrasions.
Top grain leather that has been buffed and sanded to minimize surface marks, then covered with pigment finish layers and embossed.
All hides feature natural blemishes, but in corrected grain leather these marks are buffed out (and an artificial grain is then embossed into the hide). Corrected grain leather offers the sturdiest finish and is the most economical leather cover.