full grain

Hide's outer surface

Full grain describes leather that retains its complete original surface, with natural markings, pores, and texture intact.

This is the highest quality grade of leather, prized for durability and the way it develops a rich patina over time: full grain leather boots, a full grain wallet.

Distinguished from top grain leather, which has been sanded or buffed to remove imperfections.

Related

durable · premium · high end · texture · natural · supple · saddle · belt · wallet · leather goods · shoe leather · craftsmanship · quality · rawhide · stitched · burnished · aged · rugged

Opposites
leather quality/processing level

full grainbonded leather

Fiber-blended imitation material

genuine leather · faux leather · pleather · top grain · vinyl

surface integrity

full grainembossed leather

Hide with raised patterns

nubuck · suede

Family

full, fully, fullness, fuller, fullest, grain, grains, grained, grainy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G