top grain
Premium leather type
Top grain refers to the outermost layer of a hide after the surface has been sanded or buffed to remove imperfections.
In leather goods, top grain sits just below full grain in quality—more uniform in appearance but less durable since the natural surface has been altered: a top grain leather sofa, top grain cowhide wallet.
The term distinguishes it from both premium full-grain leather and lower grades like split leather or bonded leather.
- leatherTanned animal skin
- hideConceal or pelt
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- splitSeparation into parts
- qualityStandard or attribute
texture · smooth · durable · leather goods · patina · saddle · belt · wallet · watch strap · upholstery · car seats · tannery · supple · natural · premium · luxury brand · finish · sanding
top grainbonded leather
Fiber-blended imitation material
suede · genuine leather · pleather · faux leather · leatherette
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