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Glossary of Terms

Please select one of the letters below to view the glossary of terms.

 


ALCA

American Leather Chemists Association, the professional body of leather scientists in USA.

 

Aniline Dyed

Leather that has been dyed by immersion in a dyebath and has not received any coating of pigmented finish.

Antique Grain

A surface pattern of markings or creases, usually irregular, in which the hollows are often given a contrasting colour to produce a two-tone or two-colour effect.  The creases are produced by embossing, boarding or other similar means. 

Antique Leather

Leather that has two dye layers, allowing one to be washed off or rubbed off (see rub-off and wash-off) to give an aged or antique look.

Automotive Leather

Leather that has been developed in accordance with CEN 289.

Aviation Leather

Leather that has been specifically treated to pass CAA regulations.