Full Grain Leather

Appearance

Natural pores, fine wrinkles, and tendon marks of the raw hide appear irregularly on the surface. Because the surface is not artificially sanded down, the pattern is not uniform across different areas, revealing the inherent texture of the leather. In products that have undergone embossing, a consistent pattern is stamped on top of the surface texture.

Use

It is widely used as the outer material for footwear uppers, as well as bags, wallets, belts, and leather jackets. Depending on the processing method, it is subdivided into soft full grain with a pliable texture, embossed leather stamped with patterns by a press, and aniline full grain dyed with transparent dyes.

When choosing

Check whether the type of raw hide (kipskin, calfskin, adult cowhide, etc.) or the processing method (nappa, aniline, emboss) is stated in the detailed specifications. Unlike coated leather where the surface is artificially covered, checking if natural pores and irregular grain can be observed in product photos helps in distinguishing it.

Care

Because there is no thick synthetic resin coating film, exposure to water or oil can easily lead to absorption and staining. If it comes into contact with rain or contaminants, it must be wiped off immediately with a dry cloth, and a dedicated leather cream should be applied thinly on a regular basis to replenish oil and moisture, preventing dryness and cracking of the leather.

Additional information

Top Grain

Leather finished after lightly sanding down the grain surface to remove blemishes, resulting in a more uniformly arranged surface compared to full grain.

Split Leather

Leather made by applying an artificial film or coating to the lower corium layer (split suede/crust leather) that has been separated from the grain layer.