What is Full Grain Leather? Full-grain, top-grain, and bonded leather explained

What does 'full-grain' leather even mean? In this quick explainer you'll learn just that as well as the various by products of full-grain leather: top-grain, suede, and bonded leather.

DISCLAIMER: This is an UNSPONSORED review. I purchased all of these products myself and am not affiliated with the brand mentioned in any way. All statements and expressions made about the products are solely the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein and are not meant to be conclusive or definitive. The purpose of this video is for informational and educational purposes only. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research on the products before adopting the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein.

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[DaniOchannel]

Fair game indeed! Thank you, Tanner. The seller should of course correctly label the leather too. Some listings write the bag is made of “top grain, full grain, real leather and genuine leather” 😂😂😂

[logustrate]

Years ago, I bought a wallet after looking for a handmade wallet from a solid maker.

I recently discovered your work, and was so excited to learn more about leather and quality products, so I checked out your store.

And lo and behold, it's Pegai! The same company i bought my wallet from. I've had my wallet for over 5 years now, it's holding up great with a nice patina.

My only complaint? I'm in Canada, and the wallet is a little short for our "tall" money. Would love to have a Canada size option! Congrats on your channel and business

[katrinastuckey]

Thank you for the explanation. I am learning so much about leather quality from your channel. Thank you.

[danieldumas]

This is why we like this guy and have subscribed. Thank's

[MacBookAir-cufb]

Its really all about The last sentence. Nothing is wrong with bonded leather or genuine leather as long as customers Know what they buy. For example car leather on surfaces that you don’t touch but want them to look nice don’t have to be the top grain leather if you ask me.

[randomchannel]

OMG, 0:58 is the answer i need, i always curious whether full grain or top grain is made by sanding, so there is indeed a splitting machine

[petitestylesbygem]

Thank you Tanner for explanatiom! Ive been waiting for more leather videos from you! So much information! ❤ More videos please!

[shinppp]

Very helpful! thanks for sharing your knowledge. Full grain leather product is quite hard to find than it should be, sadly.

[coloryourday]

Love your channel and how you put together your contents. Very educational and clear! Thanks 🙏

[Coxfame]

Thanks, man! I just learned a lot for this short video.

[parmoksha]

at 1:10 you said it is going to be top grain or full grain depending on it journey? can you please explain exact process that seperates them?

[aleithiatoews]

Thank you for the straightforward and succinct answer!

[metanim]

Thank you for such a succinct and clear description!

[aslprobro]

Simple. Straightforward. Good video. I’m never buying genuine leather again. 😂

[happysunshine]

Hope you make a video talking about nappa leather!

[gergemall]

Thank you Tanner Leatherstein. Great video.❤

[peachphs]

Loving these leather type comparisons and differences. I thought genuine leather was the real thing, thank goodness I came across your videos before I purchased it.

I’d love to know what you think of Coccinelle products

[ericamartin]

Question: Is Box calfskin made from full grain leather or top leather? Or is Box calfskin completely different?

[nelissapangan]

Thank you for educating us about leather. Appreciate it much. Where can we buy bags with full grain leather?

[rtdcdujvgh]

I’ve had the same leather belt for 30 years that’s seen a lot of use.It’s just a old navy leather belt.