Also called Finished, semi-anilne, everyday, pigmented or painted - Cleaning Code PThese leathers have combined the best aspects of a natural product (leather) and have utilized tannery technology to create a product that is more uniform in appearance and colour (due to the application of pigments to the surface). It then has a finish applied to the surface that makes the leather more resistant to the effects of heavy use. The pigments and finish applied to the leather do affect the softness somewhat. The more finish that is applied the less soft is the leather.
What determines the amount of pigment and finish needed is: - The colour of the leather (all light colours require more pigment to cover the surface).
- The selection of the leather (lower grade selection requires more mechanical correction)
- The desired level of resistance the finish needs (automotive requires the highest)
- Protected leathers are the most common leathers and for most consumers the most practical.
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