| GRADE II |
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| Appalachia (AP) |
Full top grain fine hand washed semi aniline leather. This leather has a subtle and plump feel. The delicate craftsmanship of this washed effect enhances the classy old world look. Heat, light and sun sensitive – medium stain and water repellency. |
| Bogart (A) |
Full top grain European hides -- pure aniline leather with an oil tannage that creates a cool, wet surface feel and a very light pull-up effect -- the clear, polished surface offers a more formal appearance -- color variations to be expected -- heat, light and sun sensitive. |
| Brittany (A) |
Top grain South America hides are selected intentionally to naturally highlight this leathers genuine markings: brands, barb wire, insect bites, neck and fat wrinkles. Subtle mottling adds dimension and character to the finish. A slight wax infusion creates a light pull up effect to complement the subdued, burnished texture. A light protective top coat will help resist every day stains and spills. Color variations are likely due to the multi-step production process. |
| Casino (A) |
Full top grain -- pure aniline with heavy wax applied to the surface for polished boot leather effect. Earthy colors, reminiscent of autumn leaves. Colors will vary as common to anilines and according to wax application. Heat, sun and light sensitive. |
| Chatham (AP) |
Top grain, lightly sanded and corrected – base is aniline dyed, then hand-rubbed with a softly contrasting top color. The inlay process is established when the top color collects in the valleys of the grain, providing a tone-on-tone effect. A clear top coat provides medium resistance against stains and spills. Color variations due to hand-craftsmanship. Medium heat, light and sun resistance. |
| Concord (AP) |
Full top grain leather, characterized by a faux effect with soft feel - aniline dyed with a lightweight color coat, then a uniquely formulated contrasting compound is hand-rubbed over the surface, removing some of the top coat and also blending the colors together to create a multi-tone effect. A clear finish topcoat offers a high resistance to stains and spills. |
| Cordova (AP) |
Top grain leather – hides receive a base coat, then a specially formulated top coat, which is hand rubbed to work through the overspray coat for a tone-on-tone inlay effect – light seal coat for resistance to everyday stains and spills. Hides are specially selected for their individual range markings - their natural grain structure is enhanced by this unique finishing technique for a soft, vintage appeal. |
| Esquire (AP) |
Top grain -- aniline-dyed crust with three different transparent colors layered over one another in a multi-step technique, utilizing hand-rub artisans -- fly-spatter effect added to the surface -- final protective topcoat finish offers medium stain, soil & sun resistance. |
| Fresco (AP) |
Top grain aniline with two-tone hand padded finish, enhanced with a bright protective topcoat for even greater color depth and richness -medium sun and stain protection. Color variations due to the hand craftsmanship of the dyes and finish. |
| Heritage (AP) |
Full, top grain aniline with transparent pigments which are hand-applied in a sponge-painting fashion for a subtle two-tone coloration. The result is a random, natural color pattern. Feel agents are added to enhance the natural softness to an almost pure aniline article. Medium sun, heat, light and stain protection. Some color variations. |
| Legends (AP) |
Top grain pigmented leather with tone-on-tone dyes hand-rubbed for greater color depth and a vintage appeal -- medium sun and stain protection. Color variations likely due to the multiple coloration and hand-rubbing process. |
| Madison (A) |
Full top grain smooth elegant leather. It has a pull up effect when the leather is stretched during upholstery. Color variations from hide to hide are to be expected. Heat, light and sun sensitivity. |
| Omega (A) |
Top grain – fine smooth leather in a garment weight, which offers exquisite drapeability. An effect coat provides greater color depth and a luxurious, waxy feel – heat, light and sun sensitivity – some color variations. |
| Pegasus (AP) |
Top grain with a pebbled texture and a subtle two-tone -- a newly developed polishing process gives this leather a tipped effect with both a contemporary and a traditional appeal in a Mediterranean Spa color palette. A final finish topcoat helps protect against everyday stains and spills. |
| Portico (AP) |
Full top grain leather -- aniline dyed, then hand-rubbed with a high contrast pigment top coat, offering a bold two-tone effect -- medium heat, light and sun and stain protection. As with all hand-worked products, each hide will have its own personality with subtle variations in color and effect. |
| Somerset (A) |
Lightly corrected top grain aniline leather - chrome tannage with a water-based finish. Waxes, added to the finish to enhance the feel, will crackle over the time with use. This crackle effect will be slight, but the resulting color variations can be extreme, which softens the look and provides a unique multi-layered coloration. Heat, light and sun sensitive – pronounced color variations. |
| Triad (AP) |
Top grain leather with aniline and pigment dyes - three complementary colors are applied to the surface for a rich coloration with slight sheen - soft, plump feel that will upholster beautifully - medium sun and stain protection - minimal color variations. |
| Whitman (A) |
Full top grain leather with aniline dyes, that are enhanced with wax and oil. Rich, vibrant colors that will pull up and crackle as upholstered and used for a very distinguished look. Extreme color variations – medium stain protection – heat, light and sun sensitive. |