All About Leather

Genuine top-grain leather, grade A — selected from hides with the fewest natural scars and marks.

A premium grade that keeps the natural grain and pores visible: it breathes well and feels soft. Used where the authentic surface of real leather is the point, including full-grain variants with natural texture and oil pull-up effects.

Nubuck shares the natural properties of oil leather but is made differently: oil leather is oiled to create pull-up effects, while nubuck has its surface lightly sanded for a softer look. Natural marks remain visible — that is its character — and it darkens and gains patina over years of use. It resembles suede yet is far more durable, because it is still full-grain leather.

Oil leather is genuine leather with a natural character and visible pull-up effects: colour and surface vary naturally, and the leather shows its depth when handled or flexed. With long use its sheen gradually softens.

Genuine leather finished to imitate oil leather by spraying rather than traditional oiling. More chemicals are used to remove or cover natural marks — suited to customers who prefer a uniform surface without visible natural markings.

Genuine cowhide with an embossed grain, made from belly/split or the lowest layer of the hide. A lower grade that uses embossing to imitate natural texture and the most chemicals for an opaque colour; limited breathability and no visible pores. The most economical option for durability on a budget.