smooth leather

Grain-free animal skin

Smooth leather is leather with a flat, even surface, as opposed to suede or textured finishes like pebbled or embossed leather.

The term describes the grain side of the hide—the outer surface that faced the world when the animal was alive.

Most dress shoes, handbags, and belts are made from smooth leather: Wipe smooth leather with a damp cloth.

Related

glossy · hide · grain · soft · sleek · patent · full grain · top grain · luxurious · luxury goods · handbag · wallet · upholstery · tanned · saddle · cowhide · sheen · tactile

Categories
Opposites
surface texture

smooth leathersuede

Buffed leather underside

pebbled leather · nubuck · embossed leather · distressed leather · crocodile leather

material type

smooth leatherburlap

Coarse woven fiber

canvas · tweed · corduroy · velvet · terrycloth

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G