Leather Types & Materials
What is bonded leather? And why it starts peeling after a few years
Bonded leather is made from ground leather scraps, a binder and usually a plastic top coat. How to recognise it, and why it so often starts to peel.
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Why Does New Leather Smell Like That, and Does It Fade?
Leather smell explained: where the earthy scent of new leather comes from, how long it lasts, what a...
Crazy horse leather and pull-up leather: what is it and how do you spot it?
Pull-up leather lightens when you bend it, and crazy horse leather is the waxed version. How to spot...
Calfskin leather, cowhide and goatskin: what's the difference?
The label says calfskin, and the price reflects it. So is it better than ordinary cowhide? And where...
What is saffiano leather? Properties, pros and cons
You'll see it on structured handbags, card holders and laptop sleeves: a fine pattern of diagonal cross-hatching with...
Suede Bag or Smooth Leather: Which Should You Choose?
You've chosen the bag, settled on the colour, and then it turns out to come in two finishes...
What is top grain leather? The difference from full-grain and corrected leather
What is top grain leather? The difference from full-grain and corrected leather. Read what to check and explore...
Suede velvet: the difference from nubuck explained
Assess the material description together with the finish and construction.
How can you recognize good leather quality? 7 checks
Assess the material description together with the finish and construction.
What is full-grain leather? Material and finish explained
What is full-grain leather? Material and finish explained. Read what to check and explore Beocca models.
What is patina, and why does leather become more beautiful over the years?
Patina is the natural aging process that makes leather increasingly beautiful. Discover why vegetable-tanned leather develops the most...
Why vegetable-tanned leather is more expensive (and worth it)
Vegetable-tanned leather uses a different process from chrome-tanned leather. We explain which steps can affect the price.
