User Guide

removed for esthetic reasons. Even then, some hints of the leather's former life remain, and the
cut is altogether very durable, making it a highly competitive choice.
Suede removes the top grain layer, and subsists of the weakest, most porous layer of leather.
While not as durable as most leather, it requires little maintenance and has an uncanny softness
that makes it a popular choice for luxury products. Suede leather is not designed for rough
activities, and should see mostly casual use.
Nubuck is a close cousin of suede. Instead of using the fleshy layer of suede, nubuck uses a
sanded down top grain. The leather is buffed and trimmed until it develops a napped, velvet-like
texture. It's a little stronger than suede, slightly less strong than top grain, and has a tactile
proclivity to die for.
Bonded Leather
is an inferior grade cut. It's what happens when leather that's considered too
low quality to sell is shredded up like paper and glued back together. Because it's glue - rather
than natural fibers - that are holding the leather together, bonded leather lacks durability and
longevity. Bonded leather can usually be found very cheap, and has a leather-like appearance.
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