Learn about leather finish types, each providing distinct textures, levels of protection, and aesthetic qualities to suit various applications and preferences.
Pure Aniline
• Most natural finish
• Aniline dyed
• Best hides are utilized
• No protective coating
• Natural markings visible
• Will scratch
• Luxurious hand
• Will patina
• Natural aesthetic
• Aniline dyed
• Best hides
are used
• Natural markings
visible
• Will scratch
• Luxurious hand
• Will patina • Additional blends
of oils, waxes or
similar ingredients
are applied
• Consistent finish
• Aniline dyed
• Opaque pigment
and dye blend
• Light protective
coating added
• Natural markings
may be visible
• Resistant to scratches
• Uniform color
• Easy to clean
• Will not patina easily
• Least natural
• Aniline dyed
• Heavier pigments
added
• Durable protective
coating
• Most markings
are masked
• Will not scratch
• Uniform color
• Easiest to clean
• Will not patina
• Natural aesthetic
• Includes hair or fur
• Aniline dyed when
dyes are used
• Clean hides
typically used
• No protective
coating
• Markings visible
• Tracking effect
is visible
