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hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia

Hand made leather goods, Brisbane AU

Forever Suede

Made from calf butt splits, this suede features nap (hair fibers) that are tight and clean. Conceria Zabri specializes in suede tanning and this particular article is renowned for its 3M Scotchgard finish which gives it a hydrophobic surface and excellent resistance against stain.

Nubuck vs suede:

Nubuck is top grain leather that has been roughed down to create a napped texture. Suede on the other hand is made using the opposite side of the skin (fibers underneath top grain of the leather). Hence why suede will have a more fibrous appearance compared to the delicate look of nubuck.

Forever suede colour swatch.

Tannery: Conceria Zabri (Italy).
Temper: Very soft.
Surface: Napped.
Tanning: Chrome tanned.
Patina: Medium.
Other notes: Finished with 3M Scotchgard for hydrophobic surface.

Comparison of nubuck (bottom) and suede (top).

3M Scotchgard finish.

Suede colours.

Olive suede.

Orange and burnt orange suede.

Comparison of nubuck (left) and suede (right).

 

All of our products are hand made with traditional leather crafting techinques. They are cut, saddle stitched and burnished by hand. Our stock of leathers are sourced from the finest tanneries around the world. We use full grain leathers which shows its natural qualities and will have subtle differences between every hide. The combination of these processes results in a unique feeling between every product.