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Leather is one of the most desirable types of upholstery today. Nothing compares
to genuine leather. At Bradington-Young, we understand your desire to make informed
decisions about seating for your home that will suit your lifestyle. Here are some
key definitions that will help you speak the language of leather and make the right
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Top-Grain Leather
 Cowhides are thick enough to be split
into two or three layers of leather. The uppermost layer, or top grain, is the most
desirable. The lower layers, or splits, are used to make corrected leathers and
suedes. Virtually all of the hides used by Bradington-Young are the highest quality
top-grain leathers. Top- grain leathers exhibit natural markings and reflect the
essence of leather in its natural, unaltered and unprocessed state. Natural shade
and grain variations should be expected in all top- grain leathers. |
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Leather Types
Bradington-Young offers three main types of leathers. Our leather selection includes:
aniline leathers, finished leathers and Nu-Buk leathers. Within the category of
finished leathers, we include some semi-aniline leathers with a protective topcoat.
And within the aniline category, we include some “pull-up” leathers, a style of
leather with a wax or oil-based color applied after finishing. |
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Pure Aniline Leather
These leathers come from the finest selection of hides and generally are the most
expensive, pristine and least processed. Aniline dyes permeate the hide completely
and add transparent color but offer no protection from fading or staining. Pure
aniline leathers are a good choice if you strive for the finer things in life and
appreciate rare, natural beauty. Pure aniline appeals to the senses and offers a
sensational, soft hand. Each pure aniline hide has its own natural characteristics
such as color shading, scars and even brandings, making each hide unique. While
pure aniline leather is buttery soft and will age beautifully, it may not be the
best choice for an active family room because of its lack of stain protection.
Within the category of anilines, we offer some pull-up leathers. This is a style
of leather that has a wax or oil-based color applied after finishing. Where it is
pulled, the color is lighter. It makes for a mottled, aged appearance, somewhat
like a bomber jacket. Pull-up leathers also offer outstanding durability. |
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Finished Leathers
Finished leathers are a good choice if you expect the most out of life and demand
high performance from the products you own. Finished leathers have outstanding durability
and are great for energetic families. With finished leathers, the color is more
uniform throughout the hide and the hand may be less soft than with aniline leathers.
Finished leathers account for the majority of leather sold today, and offer value
pricing.
Within the finished category, we offer some semi-aniline leathers, top-grain leathers
that offer the best of both worlds. They have the soft buttery feel and quality
of pure anilines, but the addition of protection and clean ability. Semi-aniline
leathers have the protection of a clear sealant topcoat. As with pure anilines,
you might see scars, tick bites or even branding marks, as well as color variations.
In its cover plant in Cherryville, N.C., Bradington-Young houses an enormous amount
of leather inventory. We want to give you the widest possible selection of leathers
and the fastest possible delivery. You can expect most custom orders in six to eight
weeks.
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Nu-Buk Leathers
Nu-buk is a pure aniline, top-grain leather that has been buffed for softness to
produce a very fine nap. It is more beautiful, durable and much softer than suede.
Shade, grain and color variations should be expected throughout the hide. Nu-buk
is a good choice if you want to make a fashion statement and enjoy luxurious textures
with a sensuous appearance. |
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