Characteristics of shrink leather and how to care for it
What is shrink leather?
Shrink leather (shrunken calf leather) is leather that has been treated with special chemicals during the tanning process, which causes the surface of the leather to naturally shrink and develop a unique pattern called grain.
The characteristic of shrink leather is that each piece is different, such as the size and depth of the grain, and you can enjoy the ``face'' of the leather that can only be found with natural leather.
Characteristics of shrink leather
Shrink leather is a type of leather that features beautiful natural grain created by the shrinking process of chrome tanning. The grain varies from large to deep depending on the part, giving it a variety of different looks.
The greatest appeal of shrink leather is that each piece is unique, allowing you to enjoy the individuality of natural leather, where no two pieces are exactly alike.
Striped patterns or long streaks on the surface of the leather, as well as lightning bolt -like blood vessels on the surface of the leather, are proof that the leather is natural and genuine. These are known as natural markings that can never be found on synthetic leather and are unique to genuine leather.
Benefits of Shrink Leather
The advantage of shrink leather is that, among the many types of leather, it is particularly elastic, resistant to scratches, and can be enjoyed in beautiful condition for a long time.
In the unlikely event that a shrink leather item does get a small scratch, the grain makes the scratch less noticeable, and it is durable enough that shallow scratches will plump up and return to their original condition.
Shrink leather has a soft, chewy texture and a luxurious feel that makes you want to touch it forever.
Disadvantages of shrink leather
The disadvantage of shrunken leather is that dirt tends to accumulate in the grooves of the unique grain.
Regular brushing and water-repellent coating will keep the product looking beautiful and new for a long time.
Changes in shrink leather over time
Compared to traditional oil leather, shrink leather ages more slowly.
Also, because the leather has a grained surface, the depressed parts of the grain will age more slowly than the raised parts of the grain, while the raised parts will age more quickly.
With proper care, you can develop a more luxurious feel.
How to care for shrink leather
Shrink leather has an uneven surface due to the grain. The grooves in the leather's surface tend to trap fine dust and dirt.
The trick to maintaining it is to brush it frequently to remove any surface dirt.
The key to caring for this leather is to wipe off the leather cream more thoroughly than with other leathers. Be careful not to let the cream accumulate in the grooves of the grain.
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BONAVENTURA shrink leather and tannery
We use shrink leather from Perlinger, a long-established tannery founded in 1864, and Weinheimer, one of Europe's leading tannery.
■Perlinger Shrink Leather <br>Nano-glass coating (water-repellent treatment) is applied during the leather manufacturing process. The leather itself repels water and is resistant to dirt and stains. You can enjoy the beautiful condition for a longer period of time.
■Weinheimer shrink leather
Odessa leather is the highest quality of Weinheimer's shrink leather . Odessa leather is characterized by its fine and uniform grain, which is the result of the shrink processing of chrome tanning. During the leather manufacturing process, a process called "Easy Care" is used. This process makes it difficult for moisture and dirt to adhere to the surface, and even if it does get dirty, it can be easily cleaned by wiping it off.
summary
We have explained in detail the characteristics of shrink leather and how to care for it.
The unevenness of the grained leather creates a look that is reminiscent of natural leather. The soft, supple feel and luxurious feel are unique to shrink leather.
Please come to a BONAVENTURA store and experience the actual texture of the leather.
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