Sometimes we have to repair a leather good. Other times we are working on an exciting project where gluing pieces will help make sewing easier, or join two leather pieces into a finished design. Knowing…
Sustainability is such a popular topic, as well as the proper treatment of all animals. Vegan leather offers options for materials that consider these needs while also being durable and looking great. Vegan leather is…
For some places where leather would be used, a synthetic material that is water resistant and abrasion resistant might work better. Leatherette can be a great option. Leatherette is a synthetic leather, often made from…
Sometimes you’re looking for a leather with particular characteristics that include being soft and smooth. That’s Napa leather. Napa leather, or “Napa”, is a term used to describe leather that is generally soft, smooth, and…
When some people think of leather, it’s not really leather at all. Faux leather is used to make most anything leather is used for. Faux leather is a synthetic leather, usually made from plastic. It…
The different characteristics of leather types make each preferable for certain projects and leather goods. Nubuck leather is surprisingly soft, strong, and has a unique texture. Nubuck leather is a type of leather made from…