2.1 Corrected Grain Pigmented Leather (Bovine Range) Our Bovine range is sourced from Argentina
Characteristics of Corrected Grain Leather :
* Uses the top layer of the hide.
* Dyed through.
* Buffed and top coated with pigment and polyurethane.
* Embossed (pattern pressed) to hide most imperfections as best possible.
Advantages of Corrected Grain Leather :
* Most used of all upholstery leathers.
* Uniform in appearance and colour.
* Resistant to wear and recommended for high frequency used sofas.
* Resistant to fading and colour loss.
* Resistant to water.
* Softens with age.
Care & Maintenance of Corrected Grain Leather :
* As per instructions on Care label attached to each sofa.
* Leather is not maintenance free.
* Frequency of maintenance is directly related to frequency of use.
* Regular cleaning is recommended.
* Protection with appropriate care products are recommended.
* No maintenance = Break down of top layer = problems
2.2 Semi-Aniline Leather A more natural looking leather currently sourced in Italy.
Characteristics of Semi-Aniline Leather :
* Uses the top layer of the hide.
* Dyed through.
* Lightly tinted.
* Top coated with a thin polyurethane coating.
* Requires selection of better quality hides with less imperfections.
Advantages of Semi-Aniline Leather :
* More supple than corrected grain leather.
* A more natural appearance and feel.
* Only very lightly embossed allowing natural markings to be more evident.
* More serviceable than full aniline due to the added protective top layer.
Care & Maintenance of Semi-Aniline Leather :
* As per instructions on Care label attached to each sofa.
* Leather is not maintenance free.
* Frequency of maintenance is directly related to frequency of use.
* Regular cleaning is recommended.
* Protection with appropriate care products are recommended.
* No maintenance = Break down of top layer = problems
2.3 Bycast or PU Leather Our Bycast leather is sourced from Korea, currently regarded as the best PU leather available. A new development in upholstery leather,
Characteristics of Bycast Leather :
* Uses the bottom split layer of the hide.
* Is produced by first melting glue into the top surface and rolling on a very thick layer of polyurethane
* Dyed through.
* Dark colours are the best alternative.
Advantages of Bycast Leather :
* Very tough.
* Very thick.
* Suits modern decorating trends.
* Require minimal maintenance.
* Virtually impenetrable to water.
Care & Maintenance of Bycast Leather :
* As per instructions on Care label attached to each sofa.
* Leather is not maintenance free.
* Frequency of maintenance is directly related to frequency of use.
* Regular cleaning is recommended.
* Protection with appropriate care products are recommended.
* No maintenance = Break down of top layer = problems
