Cow
Most preferred type of leather. Readily available, thick, durable and easy to maintain. Cost-effective, and relatively soft.
Goat
Smooth and soft fine grain, easily available, strong yet flexible and water resistant. Light weight and resilient leather.
Sheep
Thin and plush leather, extremely comfortable, soft and light-weight but delicate to use. Mostly used in garments and purses. Sheepskin shearlings can be used with wool inside and leather outside.
Deer
Highly resilient, abrasion resistant and naturally water friendly. It is stretchable and breathable. Very strong leather yet soft and supple.
Grain Vs Split Leather
Full Grain
Top layer of the leather with only the hair removed.
Mostly used for Aniline leather and semi aniline leather.
Split
It is the inner and least fibrous layer of the leather.
It is referred to as split leather, split velour or suede
Qualities of Leather
1. Aniline Leather
2. Semi-Aniline
3. Milled Leather
4. Nappa
5. Split Leather
