Shrink leather characteristics and care methods
What is shrink leather?
Shrink leather is a type of leather that has been treated with a unique grain pattern by exposing the leather to special chemicals during the tanning process, causing the surface of the leather to shrink naturally (shrink).
A feature of shrink leather is that each item is different, such as the size and depth of the grain, allowing you to enjoy the ``expression'' of leather that can only be enjoyed with natural leather.
Characteristics of shrink leather
Shrink leather is a type of leather that is characterized by beautiful natural "grains" created by the shrinking process of chrome tanning. Depending on the area, the grain can be large or deep, giving it a variety of expressions.
The most appealing thing about shrink leather is that each item is one-of-a-kind, and you can enjoy the uniqueness of natural leather, with no two pieces being exactly the same.
Striped patterns and long streaks on the leather surface, and Lightning-like veins on the leather surface are proof that it is genuine, natural leather. It is loved as a natural engraving that can only be found on genuine leather, something that can never be seen on synthetic leather.
Advantages of shrink leather
The advantage of shrink leather is that it is particularly resilient and scratch-resistant, allowing you to enjoy its beautiful condition for a long time.
Even in the unlikely event that a shrink leather item gets a small scratch, the scratches will not be noticeable thanks to the "grain", and it is durable enough to restore its plumpness if it is a shallow scratch.
Shrink leather has a chewy texture and a luxurious feel that you will want to touch forever.
Disadvantages of shrink leather
The disadvantage of shrink leather is that dirt tends to accumulate in the grooves of the unique grain.
Periodic maintenance such as brushing and water-repellent coating will keep it looking new and beautiful for a long time.
Aging of shrink leather
Compared to conventional oil leather, shrink leather ages slowly.
Also, because the surface of the leather has grain, the concave part of the grain changes more slowly over time than the bulge part of the grain, and the bulge part changes over time more quickly.
By taking proper care of it, you can develop it into a more luxurious texture.
How to care for shrink leather
Shrink leather has unevenness on the surface due to grain. It is characterized by the tendency for fine dust and dirt to accumulate in the grooved concave parts.
The trick to cleaning it is to brush it frequently to remove dirt from the surface.
The key to cleaning the leather is to wipe it off more thoroughly than with other leathers. Wipe off the cream to prevent it from accumulating in the grooves of the grain.
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BONAVENTURA shrink leather and tanner
We use shrink leather from Perlinger, a long-established tanner founded in 1864, and Weinheimer, one of Europe's leading tanners.
■ Perlinger Shrink Leather
Nano glass coating (water repellent) is applied during the leather manufacturing process. The leather itself repels moisture and is resistant to dirt and stains. You can enjoy a beautiful state for a longer time.
■Weinheimer's shrink leather
Among Weinheimer's shrink leathers, the highest quality one is called Odessa leather. Odessa leather is characterized by fine and uniform shrink grains created by shrink processing of chrome tanning. We perform a process called "Easy Care" in the leather manufacturing process. This treatment prevents moisture and dirt from adhering to the surface, and even if it gets dirty, it can be easily cleaned by wiping it off.
Summary
We have introduced in detail the characteristics of shrink leather and how to care for it.
The appearance of natural leather is created from the unevenness of grained leather. The chewy softness and luxurious feel are unique to shrink leather.
Please come to the BONAVENTURA store and enjoy the texture of the actual leather.
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