by Jennifer Smith October 13, 2021 1 min read

Leather is a raw material that has a wide assortment of types. Available in cowhide, sheepskin, suede, etc., leather offers different options for people to choose from. Leather is not only limited to types but also differs in types of finishes and grading.

The finish of any product is more crucial to us than the customer; therefore, we do our best to advise each customer on which finish would work best for them and which finish quality would best fit their requirements and lifestyle.

We have created this infographic to help you decide the type of leather finish you need for your leather jacket.

Different types of leather finishes

As fascinating as leather is, it is also difficult to discuss the many varieties, finishes, and procedures that make what would be the material from which artistically created items are manufactured.

Because it is such a broad field that is constantly changing and evolving into something better, certain factors remain constant, most of which have already been discussed.

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