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- Suede
Suede
SUEDE LEATHER, also known as nubuck leather, velour or suede is distinguished by a velvety surface. This effect is achieved by roughening the surface or underside of the split leather hide. The roughened, velvety surface of this type of leather type rules out applying a layer of dye after barrel dyeing, because the fibres would stick together.
It is interesting to note that leathers with the designation "SUEDE LEATHER" are made from the hides of wild animals such as roe deer and red deer etc. Due to the natural behaviour of the animals in the wild, the hide outer surface is heavily scarred, which is why in most cases the underside of the hide (the flesh side) is used, roughed and made into a velour leather. Did you know that?
A brief overview of SUEDE LEATHER:
• Very skin-friendly softness
• Feels very soft to the touch and warm
• Velvety soft, fine-grained and short-fibre surface
• Recognisable by the so-called "writing effect", i.e. if you stroke the nubuck leather with your hand, you will see the "stroke direction" as the direction of the roughened fibres changes:
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUEDE LEATHER / NUBUCK
KERALUX® Cleaning Cloth N for nubuck and suede leather can avoid sticky and greasy material condition, takes off dust, refreshes the colour of the leather and removes light stains and rings. Perfect for the mild cleaning of all leathers. Removes fresh water-based stains. Content: 200 ml Ideal for the care of nubuck and suede leather. Spends moisture, refatting and provides a pleasant grip. Content: 200 ml KERALUX® Protection Spray N protects against water, grease, dirt, early fading and refreshes the colour. Use on nubuck, suede and leather with vintage-effect. The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set N is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded nubuck & suede leather. We mix the colour according to your leather sample.
GENERAL LEATHER CARE RECOMMENDATIONS