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What is Top-Grain Leather? A Leather Grade Guide

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Leather is a reliable material that has earned an excellent reputation over the years for its durability and flexibility. Made from the hides of animals, and more commonly cowhides, leather has proven to be a versatile product that can last for decades. With that said, … [Read more...] about What is Top-Grain Leather? A Leather Grade Guide

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Five Ways to Incorporate Leather Accessories Into Your Spring Wardrobe

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After a long winter, spring has finally arrived. One of the best things about the new season is getting to put away your winter clothes and coats for a few months and enjoy the warm weather. While Ontarians do get to enjoy a summer, it isn’t very long and it’s not … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Incorporate Leather Accessories Into Your Spring Wardrobe

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How To Incorporate More Leather Into Your Life

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Feeling out of style lately? We don’t blame you. With all the responsibilities of daily life, it isn’t everyone’s first priority to flip through magazines for inspiration. Which is why we’ve done the digging for you! If your current lifestyle feels a bit boring, we hope … [Read more...] about How To Incorporate More Leather Into Your Life

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Pineapple Leather: An Eco-friendly Alternative

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There is a new type of leather emerging onto the fashion scene, and it is not produced from animal hide. Unlike other forms of faux leather, this new material has proven to have comparable properties to real leather such as being a breathable, flexible and highly … [Read more...] about Pineapple Leather: An Eco-friendly Alternative

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How Is Leather Processed?

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Leather can be produced from various animal skins including cows, goats, sheep, alligators, ostriches and many more to make all types of products such as clothing, furniture and handbags. Humans have been using leather for a very long time to make these products due to … [Read more...] about How Is Leather Processed?

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Where Does Leather Come From?

Where Does Leather Come From?

While there is an assortment of exotic animal hides that can be used for leather, more than 99% of all leathers in the world come from four different animals: 65% cows 15% sheep 11% pigs 9% goats In fact, less than 0.2% of leather comes from any other type … [Read more...] about Where Does Leather Come From?

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A Look at Different Types of Leather

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There are many different types of leather used in the various products we enjoy. This includes furniture, clothing, footwear, accessories, and more. The main differences boil down to how the leather is made and treated. As a result, different types of leather can be … [Read more...] about A Look at Different Types of Leather

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13 Different Uses for Leather

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There are many different uses for leather as it is a versatile material. It is both durable and fashionable, and therefore its applications are nearly endless. If you currently enjoy leather products, especially clothing and footwear, be sure find a local … [Read more...] about 13 Different Uses for Leather

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How Leather Is Made in 23 Steps

How Leather Is Made in 23 Steps

How leather is made hasn't changed much over the past several thousand years. That being said, the entire process of making leather available for manufacturing is certainly not simple. In fact, it takes an average of 10 working days to turn hides into … [Read more...] about How Leather Is Made in 23 Steps

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15 Fun Facts About Leather

15 Fun Facts About Leather

We all know a fun fact or two when it comes to leather. For example, leather smells great, and it can be very sexy and flattering. Not to mention, leather can also be comfortable, expensive, durable, and multipurpose. But you might be surprised to learn a number of … [Read more...] about 15 Fun Facts About Leather

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