Leather, nubuck, suede - what's the difference?
If more than enough is known about such a material as leather, then, for example, what is the difference between suede and nubuck, few will answer. And this information will be very useful when choosing new shoes or outerwear, because the type of material directly affects the beauty of the thing, its durability, and the time it takes to care. So, leather, nubuck, suede - what is the difference between them? What raw materials are used for their manufacture? What is the area of use? After reading the article, you will learn the answers to these and a number of other questions.
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Genuine leather is a unique natural product whose history has been measured for millennia. It is used for the manufacture of clothing, shoes, accessories, as well as furniture manufacturing (upholstery of upholstered furniture). Despite the fact that ever new types of materials appear on the market, leather does not lose its relevance.
Benefits:
- Beautiful, noble and respectable appearance, indicating not only a solid status, but also the refined taste of the owner. Small abrasions on the surface of leather products give the product a special charm and in no case look sloppy.
- Reliability and practicality in a sock.
- Ease of care.
- Durability. Leather things are quite expensive, but their long service life makes them more economical than other materials.
The disadvantages include the fact that genuine leather can not be attributed to completely unpretentious materials. It does not tolerate dampness (very stretched) and exposure to UV rays. And, of course, the disadvantage is the high price of the material. If the last factor does not scare you, then for long-term wear of any things from this material, you just need to know how to properly care for them. You can read about this in our next articles:
to contents ↑Important! Many people ask: which is better - nubuck or leather? Each of these materials is good in its own way. Another thing is that the skin is definitely more practical.
Nubuck
This is one of the varieties of natural leather. Despite the fact that nubuck products are widely represented on the market, there are many false allegations about it. For example, many people for some reason believe that this is one of the varieties of leatherette. In fact, this is a specially crafted genuine leather.
Important! The technology of dressing is as follows. The skin is subjected to chrome tanning, and then polished using abrasives: sand, skins. The purpose of this treatment is to obtain a velvety, very pleasant to the touch surface.
Another common mistake: often put an equal sign between suede and nubuck. Although they have only one thing in common: they are based on the skin of various animals. To obtain nubuck use the skin of cattle, which determines its strength.
The scope of its application is quite diverse:
- Production of shoes: boots, shoes, boots: for men, women and children.
- Bags, purses, accessories.
- Outerwear. Vests and jackets turn out to be quite durable and warm, although not as common as suede.
- Furniture production - as an upholstery, as an alternative to leather and textiles.
Important! To say that it is more practical - nubuck or suede is hardly correct, since each of them has its own field of application.
Benefits:
- Beautiful appearance.
- Vapor permeability (the material “breathes”).
- Reasonable cost.
Important! To evaluate all the advantages of this material, you need to be able to determine the quality of products and care for them. As an example, we give useful tips on shoes, as it is most popular in the use of such material:
Disadvantages:
- The need for special care.
- Inability to wear in wet and dirty weather. Clothing and shoes can be hopelessly damaged.
- Less strength than regular skin.
Kinds
In addition to natural, there is an artificial nubuck. Outwardly, it looks like a natural material, quite durable. However, the “breathing" effect in the artificial product is completely absent. Breathability is also lower than that of genuine tanned leather. The cost of products made of artificial material is quite low.
In addition to natural and artificial nubuck, there is also a third variety - nubuck oil. This is a material with fatty impregnation that protects the product from getting wet.
Important! To the touch, shoes made of nubuck oil seem damp or a little oily. As practice shows, this is an ideal option for demi-season shoes. Therefore, if you think it's better - suede or nubuck for this time of year, then the choice is obvious.
Suede
This is material obtained from genuine leather of sheep, deer or wild goats. Type of dressing - tanning: fatty or formaldehyde-fatty. Suede itself is soft but strong enough. Suede is used for sewing garments and shoes, making bags and accessories, in optics (lens polishing).
The process of nourishing (impregnation of the skin with fish, whale or seal oil) is quite long and difficult, so products made from natural materials are far from cheap. In the process of dressing, it changes its characteristics and appearance.
Benefits:
- Beautiful, presentable and expensive look. Even the abrasions on the surface of natural material do not look sloppy, but exquisitely careless.
- Universality. Suede shoes go well with various wardrobe items.
- Strength.
The main disadvantage of suede things is the need for careful care with the use of special tools. In addition, in rainy weather, the material absorbs water and the impurities contained in it like a sponge. And cleaning, even the most sparing, will lead to the fact that part of the villi will be wiped off, and the beauty of the product will be significantly reduced. But if you act wisely, you can maintain the beautiful appearance of the material for a long time. See how to do this in the articles at the links:
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The characteristics of all three materials are completely different. But each of them is good in its own way. So much so that all three are out of fashion trends.
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