Full Grain Leather, Top Grain Leather, & Some General Leather Characteristics

The strongest and most durable part of the hide of an animal is just below the hair. The grain pattern in this part of the hide is very tight, and the leather made from here is called "full-grain" leather. Full-grain leather is the strongest and most durable leather. Additionally, since the grain is so tight, it resists moisture very well. Over time, full-grain leather will look nicer and nicer and develop a patina from being handled.

The next best—and second strongest—leather is called "top-grain" leather. Top grain leather is similar to full-grain leather, except that the top couple millimeters have been sanded and buffed to take away imperfections. With the top layer removed, the leather will have a more uniform finish, but it won't be as durable—and it will break down much faster. This is more of a "cookie cutter" leather that mass produced leather wallets and bags are made of, which lends to their generic appearance. Top-grain leather can be good leather, but its strength and durability is not even close to the strength of full-grain leather.

Werther leather goods are made from the highest quality, full-grain leather. However, even the highest quality leather will have small irregularities: from healed scrapes where the animal brushed against a cactus or a barbed-wire fence; to insect bites; to brands done by the rancher; to fatty areas and neck wrinkles; even vein marks. These slight irregularities are incorporated into our products to showcase each product's natural individuality and handcrafted nature.

Check out my full-grain leather goods online:

[kismetbridgeforth]

Correction: According to leather experts, top grain is the upper portion of a horizontally split full grain. The bottom of that split is how we get suede.

[jamhurikongo]

I saw the long wallet towards the end of this video. You have not done a video on that though i was away for some days...Thanks for the good info. Your 10plus wallet with an insect bite is superb!

[foodculturemusic]

This is my favorite video so far. Now, I'm examining my wallet. 🤔

[Caliyork]

Thanks for the info Derek! Still sporting my matchbox wallet!

[SoulTrain]

Do you take note of the names that you come across on each hide?

[jessicaarsua]

I have full grain sofas but now after many years they looking like Suede how can I get it back to her what is there a special formula cream or spray or something to get them back to how they used to be

[AmirAl-Haque]

What leather types can be used to make jackets? Can I use crazy horse leather.

[TheRealReasonNASB]

Can you make a full grain tool belt set ? I just notice that occidental leather used top grain, like you said it's for mass manufacturing purposes. But I'd like full grain for a tool belt something that has character but will last a long time.

[someonebartender]

How to know if i have top grain leather?

[TrapMoneyBobby]

I love my strayer front pocket wallet! Thank you Derek!

[fabiandegussion]

What type named wallet did you pull out of your pocket pls sir ? I’m in the market for a new one myself. Cheers. ❤

[itsalwayssunnyinpahoa]

Extremely interesting, super grateful.

[user_foxbat]

Will top grain leather have scratch, mark, blemishes?

[chiranjitsaha]

How I get full green leather in India (kolkata)

[bhcorporation]

Sounds great.
I would like to start a small business on leather goods. Items are wallet, bag and belt. Can you please help to advise the machines those will be needed for these items ?
Expecting for your kind feedback.

[anjunaik]

I am getting allergy with rubber & regzin shoes. Which is coolest leather shoe's.

[earlelzy]

What side is the grain side of the leather?

[arobbins]

I bought a wallet from you some years ago (Waskerd). It was fairly flimsy leather and I was/am not a fan. I collect wallets and know it was full grain, but before I order anything in the future I want to make sure the hand isn't so flimsy. Thanks!

[Earthquake]

I don't understand why whenever there is a raw leather related video, it is always brown. Why not black or other colour? While brown and tan brown is expensive compared to black also it's more prone to damage plus the demand and style is limited compared to black leather

[AbdulRauf-tiyc]

I need an Advisor and Consultant who may teach me about the business of cow leather.I will pay for the time. Abdul Rauf