SELECTION GUIDE:
ANILINE VS. ITALIAN LEATHER
All of our products are constructed using Full Grain Leathers. We provide you with the option to choose from both Italian and Aniline leather as each is used for specific settings. The information below should help you decide which one to choose. If you require further information, feel free to call us at .
ITALIAN LEATHER
Italian leather is well known throughout the world and is used for most high-end furniture upholstery. While most people believe it is leather from Italy, this is not always the case. It is named Italian leather due to the tanning process of creating leather that was perfected in Italy years ago. Many Italian companies produce their leather in various parts of the world nowadays, but the important part is the production process. Ultimately, Italian leather looks good and is much more durable when compared to other leathers. Italian leather is flexible due to its appearance and durability and can be used in almost any setting from home use, restaurants, lounges or retail stores.
ANILINE LEATHER
Aniline leather is a type of leather that is dyed with Aniline dye and does not contain a top-coat on the finished leather. This results in a leather than retains the hide's natural surface but does not protect the leather from damage. Aniline leather is very soft to the touch and appears luxurious. Over time the wrinkles and grain become more apparent as the leather is sat upon and used. We recommend this type of product for settings at a home, but not a commercial setting due to the development of patina's with excessive use. Excessive use (more than 50 uses per day) will result in patina's that leave the leather looking antique, although in some cases this may be desired.
Note: Both the Italian and Aniline options we provide are full-grain leathers, meaning that the leather has not be sanded, buffed, or corrected. The grain remains allowing for fibre strength and durability. Lastly, all parts of our products are genuine Italian or Aniline leathers, even the underside of the products and piping.
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