Leather is a lasting investment. Leather is excellent value. Under normal usage it will outlast fabric by up to a 4:1 ratio! Leather is not only measurably superior when new but actually looks better as it gets older.
Leather is a dense interwoven mass of fibers with amazing qualities of elasticity that allow it to keep its shape. Leather has a porous structure which allows it to 'breathe' and gives it insulating properties that make it warm in winter and cool in summer. Perfect for ANY season!
It is also fire and water resistant and will not emit toxic fumes. Leather has a natural grainy look and is often marked by creases and folds that give each piece an individual character....
LEATHER SELECTION
This can be a confusing process. While some people suggest that one leather is better than another merely because it may be softer or thicker, truth is that different leathers are suitable for different uses. For instance a glove soft nubuck or aniline leather used in a restaurant with a high traffic flow and people eating on it is only asking for trouble. A less expensive but more durable pigmented leather is a better choice in this example.
At the most elementary level there are two types of leather . Aniline and Top Coated or Pigmented Leathers.
Aniline leather is dyed right through during tanning but is naked and has no coating on the top of the hide.
Pigmented leather has a top coat which protects the leather as well as making the colour uniform over the whole hide. Confusion starts when terms such as 'Semi-aniline leather' is used. This is an aniline leather with a light top coat , such as a wax coated leather but is sometimes used for a soft full grain pigmented leather.
Most leather used for upholstery is Top Coated or Pigmented, either corrected or full grain. Generally full grain leather is softer to the touch but can vary considerably as can corrected leather. Corrected leather has been buffed and embossed during manufacture to make the hide more uniform .
Top Coated leather is harder wearing and more resistant to sun fade than aniline leathers. Also pigmented leathers are more resistant to staining than aniline leathers.
If a Pigmented leather is damaged, it can be repaired. Little can be done if a aniline leather is scraped, except to replace the leather.
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CARE OF LEATHER
Protection:
Protect from strong sunlight for long periods
Protect from excessive heat or exposure to weather
Protect from sharp objects
Cleaning:
Regularly brush or vacuum away dust and grit
Clean leather when required with approved cleaner such as Pelle Leather Care.
Do not soak the leather
Wipe clean and allow to dry away from direct heat
Do Not:
Do not use saddle soap
Do not dry clean
Do not machine wash
Do not use solvents, oil, varnish, abrasives or detergents
Marua Leather is upholstered in only genuine leather hide. Leather is a natural skin that breathes and will maintain its unique characteristics with a minimum-level of care. Here are some easy leather care instructions.Notes:
**Always try the cleaning method in a hidden area first to check results
**These are recommended or suggested cleaning methods, but Marua Leather is not responsible for damage incurred while cleaning.
