What is Top Grain leather?

This is the best grade of leather. When a hide is cured, it is split to divide the top layer from the layer beneath. As the name implies, Top Grain is the top portion. It retains all the natural scarring and wrinkling of the hide (which is minimized by skillful cutting and placement of the hide on the piece of furniture). If these characteristics aren't desired for the intended look of the hide, the Top Grain can be sanded and buffed until a more uniform look is attained. Ultimately, Top Grain is most prized because it provides the most strength, durability and suppleness.


Tags:  grade placement provides durability