Campbell's Upholstering, Inc.

Punta Gorda, Florida

33950

941-575-6829    941-286-4134

LEATHER - HIDES

(HALF & FULL)

 

We carry a wide range of leathers with many textures and colors to meet every occasion. 

Leathers that are luxurious and supple for the contemporary and traditional styles of furniture

which offer a high-quality look and feel. 

Hundreds and hundreds of colors to choose from.

We can have a hide tanned to most any color.

The tanning process converts the putrescible skin into a durable,

long-lasting and versatile natural material for various uses.

In general, leather is sold in three forms:

  • Full-Grain leather, made from the finest raw material, are clean natural hides which have not been sanded to remove imperfections. Only the hair has been removed. The grain remains in its natural state which will allow the best fiber strength, resulting in greater durability. The natural grain also has natural breathability, resulting in greater comfort for clothing. The natural Full-Grain surface will wear better than other leather. Rather than wearing out, it will develop a natural "Patina" and grow more beautiful over time. The finest leather furniture and footwear are made from Full-Grain leather. Full grain leathers can mainly be bought as two finish types: aniline and semi-aniline.
  • Corrected-Grain leather, also known as Top-Grain leather, is fuzzy on one side and smooth on the other. The smooth side is the side where the hair and natural grain used to be. The hides, which are made from inferior quality raw materials, have all of the natural grain sanded off and an artificial grain applied. Top grain leather generally must be heavily painted to cover up the sanding and stamping operation. Corrected grain leathers can mainly be bought as two finish types: semi-aniline and pigmented.
  • Suede is leather that has had the grain completely removed or is an interior split of the hide/skin. During the splitting operation the grain and drop split are separated. The drop split can be further split (thickness allowing) into a middle split or a flesh split. In very thick hides the middle split can be separated into multiple layers until the thickness prevents further splitting. The strongest suedes are usually made from grain splits (that have the grain completely removed) or from the flesh split that has been shaved to the correct thickness. Suede is "fuzzy" on both sides. Suede is less durable than top-grain. Suede is cheaper because many pieces of suede can be split from a single thickness of hide, whereas only one piece of top-grain can be made. However, manufacturers use a variety of techniques to make suede appear to be full-grain. For example, in one operation, glue is mixed with one side of the suede, which is then pressed through rollers; these flatten and even out one side of the material, giving it the smooth appearance of full-grain. Latigo is one of the trade names for this product. A reversed suede is a grained leather that has been designed into the leather article with the grain facing away from the visible surface. It is not a true form of suede

Summary:

                                        ►Leather is more durable than fabric, so it lasts longer

 

                           ►Leather breathes and adjust to body temperature making it very comfortable to sit on.

 ►Leather is usually easier to clean and care for.

►Leather has the reputation of style and class.

►Because of leather's many unique qualities, manufacturers can create a rich look to compliment a formal room, or a rustic, worn look for a mountain cabin or vacation home.

 ►Remember, no two hides are alike.  There are scratches scars, wrinkles, and more that can affect the look of a hide.  These are not flaws but natural markings which add to the beauty of one of the best products that nature has to offer.

 

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10/05/07