WHAT IS TOP-GRAIN LEATHER

Top-Grain Leather refers to the uppermost layer of a leather, which is separated during the tanning process, Have the hide’s original grain. It is considered the highest-quality portion of the hide, characterized by its dense, tightly packed collagen fibers, natural grain patterns, and durability.

Different from the split leather, Although many merchants also call it genuine leather in their descriptions, but it obtained by splitting the hide horizontally. After removing the top layer of leather, coated with synthetic materials (e.g., PU) to the lower value leather base to mimic texture.

★ Tips: The easiest way to identify the top layer of cowhide is to observe whether there are pores on the surface.