Napa refers to particularly soft tanned hides from any animal.
Semi aniline dyed leather.
Semi analine leather is leather that has gone through the same dying process as a pure analine leather but the difference is that semi analine leather has a thin finishing layer on the surface.
Aniline dye is a translucent water soluble synthetic dye without any insoluble pigments.
Semi aniline leather is a happy medium where it features characteristics of high end leather with some protective properties.
Aniline leather is a type of leather dyed exclusively with soluble dyes without covering the surface with a topcoat paint or insoluble pigments.
It has the benefits of a protective surface finish with the increased wearability of pure analine leather.
The pigment layer is very thin and the pores and creases of the hide show through but because it sits on top of the leather brighter more intense colour can be achieved.
Pull up aniline leather has additional oil or wax applied to the leather to.
The use of water based semi aniline cleaners or gentle soap and water combined with regular dusting will keep semi aniline leather clean and attractive for years with a minimal amount of maintenance.
Aniline leather is a natural napa leather.
Aniline leather may be referred to as full aniline to differentiate between this dye treatment and variants.
Semi aniline leather is leather that has been dyed through has a layer of pigment on top and a clear final coat.
The resulting product retains the hide s natural surface such as visible pores scars and the like.
How aniline leather is made.