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Identifying Nubuck Leathers |
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The surface should have a texture similar to velvet. Move your hand across the surface of the leather to see if shading are traces similar to the effect when you vacuum a carpet in one direction and then the other. If so, it is nubuck
Wet your finger and rub it lightly on the surface The surface will darken and also will dry to a slightly darker shade For waxed surfaces, rub an area of the leather with a sponge several times. This will remove the wax and let you see if the leather meets aither of the above criteria.
Nubuck leathers can reflect the natural leather grain or have endless variety of embossed patterns applied to them, and colour vividly. This is why this type of leather is also very popular for the fashion industry.
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Protected Leathers - Cleaning code P
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Also called Finished, semi-anilne, everyday, pigmented or painted |
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Aniline Leathers - Cleaning Code A
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Also called Natural, Pure, Naked or Unprotected |
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Nubuck Leathers - Cleaning code N
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Also called distressed, bomber or brushed |
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