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  @adhit528Ай бұрын

  For formal leather shoes, I don't need rich color texture; a plain color is fine. However, the leather should be soft, should not wrinkle easily, and should be hard enough (but not too hard) to maintain the shoe's shape after day to day uses. Could you please suggest the type of leather that would best meet these requirements?

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  @macumbajcАй бұрын

  Excellent information given clearly! Thank you for educating us on leather!

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  @cdfaulkАй бұрын

  Thank you for this educational video

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  @Iamerickg4 ай бұрын

  What leather would you recommend for a couple. Stuck between semi and full aniline. We don’t eat or drink on the couch nor do we plan on having children any time soon.

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  @Leathershoppes4 ай бұрын

  Either one would be fine, just depends on what you are expecting from a serviceability standpoint. Full aniline would track more than the aniline plus or semi aniline.

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  @mcmickey33444 ай бұрын

  Is it possible to find a nice full grain veg tanned leather sofa? If so where? Want something that patinas well over time. Seems all sofas are top grain and colored chromex dyed

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  @Leathershoppes4 ай бұрын

  This product you can order this type of leather. leathershoppes.com/categories/leather-sofas-and-sets/shop-by-brand/american-heritage.html/

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  @ratdog94 ай бұрын

  Been a hobbyist for a year or two making wallets and such. I never really learned about grains, but this video was exactly what i needed to have some stuff explained to me. Always wondered why some leathers appeared identical but one had a leather smell, and one didnt. Or one peeled, and one didnt. Cheers!

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  @Phenom3054 ай бұрын

  Fantastic videos you put out. We recently received our massive sectional after being in production for about 4 months. I love it, it is gorgeous! This the description from their website: "Graphite, Mason Pebble" (Our fine pebbled leather has a matte finish and soft, buttery hand that's elevated yet relaxed. As it ages it only gets more supple. Content: 100% Top-Grain, Aniline Dyed Leather Leather is a natural product. Both texture and color will vary slightly from hide to hide. Your piece will lighten and soften with age and wear, developing its own unique patina that is the trademark of fine leather. Care: Avoid direct heat and sunlight. If spills occur, immediately soak up any liquids with an absorbent cloth. Thorough cleaning by a leather specialist only") The feel of the leather is very nice, it's very smooth. Some areas feel softer to the hand, alomst like suede and other cushions feel a bit more leathery. However, it tends to scratch pretty easily. We ended up putting water-resistant microfiber covers on the seating surfaces to prevent scratches from our kids and dogs. I'm interested to know what's the proper way to maintain and clean this type of couch. I hear it's best to just use a warm damp cloth. And maybe condition like every 6 months. I really want this to last like forever. I want it to age and getbits patina, but not to get covered in scuffs and scratches. Any suggestions? Ty!!

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  @paramotorpilot17495 ай бұрын

  Well presented. Nice and clear to understand. Thank you.

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  @sikanderk84766 ай бұрын

  Why change full grain to top grain? isnt even bad full grain leather still better than top grain? How does dying it or pigmenting it moe expensive because of labour?

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  @EUCme7 ай бұрын

  Wow. Best leather explanation video ever. I have a top grain leather recliner and unfortunately I did not separate it from my head and it has discolored badly in that area. Is there anything I can do to restore that damaged area? The leather is fine, it's just the coloring.

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  @Leathershoppes7 ай бұрын

  Oils from head/hair/skin degrade the top coat which then exposes the dye coat. It can be cleaned and redyed. Contact leather medic or Fibrenew . In the future keep the areas clean where hands or head/skin touches on an aniline plus/ pigment leather.

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  @EUCme7 ай бұрын

  @@Leathershoppes Thank you.

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  @Kane-ib5sn Жыл бұрын

  very cool, man.

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  @Thedude763 Жыл бұрын

  ❤

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  @dyzonndyjour7907 Жыл бұрын

  I'm searching for a leather soda but all furniture stores I been to ONLY sale Top grain leather which the salesman stated. I been to BoBs discount furniture and the poster states 100% leather ,it does not state what type of leather and when you ask is this bonded leather or top grain respond by saying top grain but it cost $1,000. HUM! Everything else I seen is over $2,500 tp 3,400 per sofa.. I went to Furniture Row in Champaign, Il and there is a leather sofa brand name is Flexsteel manufactured company and the leather texture is real smooth no type of grain feel to it. Is this real top grain leather they are selling?

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  If you are wanting a full grain leather you will need to avoid the regular furniture stores and focus on a Leather Specialty store. Regular stores, especially ones with the name "Discount" are not going to offer higher end brands. Not sure where you live, sounds like maybe upper east coast. You may need to go online, give us a visit, link is at top of this page.

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  @noname-vz5wx Жыл бұрын

  Love your videos, always learning new things! Thank you :)

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  @ChrisCanomi Жыл бұрын

  Great info

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  @gin7890 Жыл бұрын

  Very informative video. Do you know anything about clothing? Is split leather good enough for cheaper boots? I once bought "leather boots", that started peeling off after two months, they were advertised as 100% leather. That was bonded leather, I'd imagine?

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Bonded is ground up leather materials where they use maybe 10-25% of leather for a backing only. What you had on Boots is Split leather. It does not hold a finish very well,. It has a laminate coating over the top of it and this is what peeled off. If you want them to last you will need to look for a "top grain" version.

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  @WhenThingsGoSouthNJ Жыл бұрын

  Great information. Thank you, Jim! Do you have a recommendation for what type of leather I should get on a reclining leather sectional?

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Depends on your needs, if family friendly then Semi Aniline or Pigment. If you want a natural leather and okay with those properties then full or pure aniline.

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  @shannaciano18047 ай бұрын

  Which one do you suggest for dogs? They love our recliners? The one we got from Lazy Boy peeled (not from the dogs). It left a beige spot in a short period of time. I'm wanting to avoid whatever type that was.

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  @thomasmanson1119 Жыл бұрын

  Great video Derek, this was precisely what I was interested in, although I have another couple questions: When you specify full grain are you limited in the weights available? I understand that the value of full grain is the top surface, but I also understand that the leather immediately under to top surface looks like it includes a lot of intertwined fibers that would give the entire “sheet” much more strength. Is there any chance that full grain may suffer from weak areas that diminish the strength of the final product? Thanks, Tom KC3QAC

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Good question, Full grain just refers to an "uncorrected top grain", it does not relate to the weight of the article. Full top grain is the strongest portion of the upper crust of the hide. Any cut below that, is weaker to some degree. Top grain is still durable and strong but can be weakened by sanding, buffing, embossing or other alterations done to the surface. When we are speaking of top grain or full top grain upholstery leather, it is generally the top 1mm-1.5 mm of the hide. Any cuts below, are referred to as split leather, and are not nearly as strong and durable. Weight of the leather for upholstery is generally 3-4 oz or at least 3/64th of an inch thick.

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  @honestnewsnet Жыл бұрын

  That chair looks so comfortable that you're having to place extra pillows for your back.

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  I have two ruptured discs, so I need for support in anything I sit in.

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  @feraidoonashna6865 Жыл бұрын

  Bravo

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  @TomatoTomato9112 жыл бұрын

  Anyone know how car makers managed to put high quality and durability synthetic leathers on their seats that offers real leather touch but with durability to flexing, heat and humid?

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  @Leathershoppes2 жыл бұрын

  Luxury car makers use a man made product, would be a vinyl, but expensive commercial grade . This is why it can last a long time.

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  @henny12562 жыл бұрын

  Can’t see the leather very well at all.

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  @MsZboogie13 жыл бұрын

  This is a great explanation about leathers, thank you

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @puzzlering13 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for a very well explained and presented video, very informative and interesting Take care Sam

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  @Leathershoppes3 жыл бұрын

  Glad it was helpful!

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  @carolinej36613 жыл бұрын

  "plate" it??? How about explaining what "plate" it means???

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  @Leathershoppes3 жыл бұрын

  That is where they emboss the leather with a press or heavy plate to mottle the grain and help conceal imperfections.

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  @sabujpattanayek87993 жыл бұрын

  what's the best cigar to smoke while sitting in my full grain leather recliner?

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  @Leathershoppes3 жыл бұрын

  Always been a fan of Macanudo !

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  @conservativeokie3 жыл бұрын

  P.S. I do not think you clearly explained the difference between Full Grain and Top Grain well enough.... As I cannot find a true, full grain (saddle-leather) piece of furniture without commissioning a bespoke custom piece from any manufacturing entity. If I am wrong, please correct me!

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  @Leathershoppes3 жыл бұрын

  Full grain leather is the top grain but uncorrected or altered mechanically, which is the very best of the hide. Hair side of the hide. You would need to visit an upper end leather specialty online site or store to buy better leathers.

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  @conservativeokie3 жыл бұрын

  You may feel as though your KZread video was a failure because it didn’t go, “viral” and you didn’t make a million bucks... However, you did what KZread’s weakness is... You simply made a video to educate your fellow countrymen because you believed it to be right! I want you to know I for one appreciate it!!!

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  @Leathershoppes3 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for that, just trying to educate any one that is interested in learning more about leather.

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  @bernadettedavis45673 жыл бұрын

  iLife this furniture how do you order and would love to see some prices

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  @sir_prize_ma_the_farcar45474 жыл бұрын

  Genuine Leather=Not Real Leather.😂😂😂

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  @Hattonbank2 жыл бұрын

  Same thing.

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Genuine leather refers to any part of the material, this terms is used when Leather parts below the surface of the outer grain, like splits (much weaker substructure and does not hold a finish). These are not recommended in furniture. If a product is using that as a description then it is more then likely not top grain or full top grain. If you are using top grain or full top grain you would not use the term "Genuine"

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  @NickM924 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for this. Just bought a “top grain” leather sofa and thought I was scammed because it was peeling on the non touch/ non visible area. Totally makes sense how they’d do bonded on some areas to cut down on cost.

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  If it is peeling in those non touch areas, you have a vinyl or a laminate like bonded in those parts.

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  @RokOD4 жыл бұрын

  Hello sir, I couldn't help but notice the dark spot on your right hand's middle finger. Are you familiar with the origin or when it presented itself? Unless you're absolutely certain that it is just dried blood, I would seriously consider seeing a dermatologist as that could be an Acral Lentiginous Melanoma forming. If it has gotten bigger, darker, or more irregular I would really urge you to see a medical professional considering how deadly melanomas are. Hope it's nothing serious, thanks for this excellent video!

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  freckle

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  @RokOD Жыл бұрын

  @@Leathershoppes You saw a dermatologist? Glad it was something benign!

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  @carlosvejar39384 жыл бұрын

  what is genuine leather?

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  @williambryan60064 жыл бұрын

  What is semi-analine top grain? Much appreciated.

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  @Leathershoppes4 жыл бұрын

  Here is a link to our website for more information. www.leathershoppes.com/leather-facts.html

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  @Hattonbank2 жыл бұрын

  Yes, apart from aniline, it is about as best you can get.

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  @theblogauthority4 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for explaining all of this so clearly. I knew what Top Grain leather was.. as well as Full Top Grain.. but was not sure exactly what split leather was.

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @mikew7424 жыл бұрын

  Thanks for the vid, very useful. Am I right in thinking that suede jackets would be made from the underside on the cut rather than the external top full grain?

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  @Hattonbank2 жыл бұрын

  Yes

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Maybe are could be the split.

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  @davidwafulake4 жыл бұрын

  Awesome content bro ❤️ I had a Question. If I’m building a leather couch and I want that soft leather, the one that’s comfortable on the skin, what should I buy? Top grain?

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Aniline Full top grain

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  @jauharbilal42944 жыл бұрын

  Thank you very much for all the information, you have explained very well, as a beginner in leather industry this is very useful. Thanks again...... Keep sending videos like this....

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  @expatlifestyle60694 жыл бұрын

  This is so educational and useful as I’m currently looking for a custom leather sectional. Bonded leather = crap,

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  @HamsterLife_EnglishLearning4 жыл бұрын

  Why is it you can draw with your finger nail lightly and mark up the coating of aniline on leather? It is super noticeable on dark leather. You can write your name with your finger nail very lightly into the leather and it clearly shows bright as can be. Why is this? How long will the coating of aniline lat for? It does not show on light colour leather. It acts almost like an magic edger sketch. What is the difference between semi aniline and aniline plus, or just aniline which I would think is the lesser? What is the aniline coating made of? Should the uniform grain on top grain look like lines only or some companies popular grain of top grain looks fake like tiny bubbles. It looks like glued textured and pressed on with glue, is it? How can aniline plus be also known as aniline leather? Either it is semi coated or more coated as in Plus. Don't make sense to me it is known as both. semi or plus. Plus means more, semi means half or lesser of the two?

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  @Leathershoppes4 жыл бұрын

  Hello, you do have many questions here, so I will try to answer some of these . I will also include a link to my website where you can read more in depth. Aniline is a translucent dye that is used to stain or color the leather. If it is a pure or full aniline, it will scratch easily from a finger nail, although some aniline leathers (pull ups) that are not oil based might not show this as much. The reason this happens because it is natural stain on it with little or no protectors. Usually a conditioner, damp cloth, of a wet finger will make those scratches disappear. If the leather is aniline plus ( semi aniline same thing) it goes thru an additional process of a micro pigment color is added to the surface of the hide ( over the original dye stain) and usually a clear coat to protect it. This is why these leathers do not scratch as easy. If a surface grain of leather is uniform in texture then it has been mechanically altered. A full top grain leather will have an irregular grain on the surface. Do not confuse heavy grain leathers with texture as altered mechanically unless the grain is uniform. Some leathers are cut thicker like a 1.2- 1.6 mm which will give the leather a plump grain, along with the drying process can exaggerate this texture. With leather, only the best quality hides are stained aniline only (top 3-5% of the world hide supply). Quality ranking in order 1st is Pure Aniline / Full aniline / Aniline Plus aka ( Semi-Aniline) / Pigment. The hide quality dictates the finish used. For years semi aniline was the term , (but was confusing,some took it to mean "part of" or "partial aniline"). So the industry coined the term aniline plus.. meaning aniline + pigments, which describes the color process. for For more information visit: www.leathershoppes.com/leather-facts.html

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  @mirnasrullahkhan65884 жыл бұрын

  @@Leathershoppes Wow! Thank you so much! you're amazing!

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  @Martini_19814 жыл бұрын

  Thanks man, next time you could give a close shot of the leathers so we can see the differences you are talking about.

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  @Leathershoppes4 жыл бұрын

  Will do , that day I was filming alone! :)

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  @kphillips79224 жыл бұрын

  Was wondering what kind of leather was used in the old jaguar car seats.love the smell of them.informative vid thanks

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  @search504 жыл бұрын

  Then when they said 100% genuine Italian leather ... what’s that should mean

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  @Hattonbank2 жыл бұрын

  No reason to think that it was not 100% genuine. Most of leather produced in Italy uses hides imported from the rest of Europe as well as South America. The area around Vicenza is the hub of leather manufacturing in Italy if not Eurpe. They finish over 100,000 hides in an average week in numerous tanneries there.

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  @Leathershoppes Жыл бұрын

  Does not mean much, the raw material can come from any part of the world. Just because they say 100% genuine leather, may be more for marketing than anything else. I would need to know the brand and product in question to answer fully.

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  @search504 жыл бұрын

  Then when they said 100% genuine Italian leather ... what’s that should mean

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  @Leathershoppes4 жыл бұрын

  "Genuine leather" usually means it has some leather in it. It usually is the split of the hide, not the top grain. Technically it is leather but the weaker cell structure of that.

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  @comeonmate37434 жыл бұрын

  LeatherShoppes if my genuine leather bag has some imperfections then that’d mean its laminated? Half leather half pvc?

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  @danielletavano33894 жыл бұрын

  Your explanations are very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the subject! I appreciate your insight.

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  @psidran4 жыл бұрын

  What do you think the normal wear and tear would be, in years, and daily use for a few hours of TV? Mine is 'wearing thin showing a fabric backing on the head rest, after about 40 months. Leads me to believe may not be Top-grain.. ( No chemicals used) on a a 'Top Grain" leather love seat,

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  @Leathershoppes4 жыл бұрын

  If you are seeing a fabric backing then it is not leather, more than likely a man-made material. Leather does not have a backing, if a hole was punched through real leather then you might see the filling (dacron/poly) inside the pillow.

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  @theblogauthority4 жыл бұрын

  Cows do not have a fabric backing on their hides. If you are seeing a fabric backing it is most likely the dreaded "BONDED LEATHER".

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  @KinoStudentX5 жыл бұрын

  As a furniture salesman, this info was invaluable. I had already heard a good bit of this, but you definitely added some much needed pointers.

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  @badtexasbill52614 жыл бұрын

  I need a recliner. Are lazy boys worth buying?

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  @dyzonndyjour7907 Жыл бұрын

  I'm searching for a leather soda but all furniture stores I been to ONLY sale Top grain leather which the salesman stated. I been to BoBs discount furniture and the poster states 100% leather ,it does not state what type of leather and when you ask is this bonded leather or top grain respond by saying top grain but it cost $1,000. HUM! Everything else I seen is over $2,500 tp 3,400 per sofa.. I went to Furniture Row in Champaign, Il and there is a leather sofa brand name is Flexsteel manufactured company and the leather texture is real smooth no type of grain feel to it. Is this real top grain leather they are selling?

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  @oscarvestee5 жыл бұрын

  What about a bonded leather bed frame such as Modani Giorgio Bed? Would you recommend buying a bed like that one?

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  @Leathershoppes5 жыл бұрын

  If it does not come into much contact with anything abrasive and is just for looks, no problem.

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  @RainbowSugarPop5 жыл бұрын

  thank you so much for this informative video! you explained everything so well, and in easy to understand terms.

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  @CantrellLeatherGoods5 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for making this video. Very good information here.