M&G Leather Source Book

Patent Leather Leather with a glossy impermeable finish produced by successive coats of drying oils, varnish, or synthetic resins. Breathability An important characteristic of a full grain leather. Due to its intact grain and pore structure, full grain leather breathes. This means that the leather adjusts to temperature and wicks away moisture and body heat, making it very comfortable to sit on. Hair-on-hide Hair follicles not removed from a piece of leather to offer additional texture. Pull up A leather with a natural appearance with lightens in color when stretched during wear to produce a unique worn-in effect with time. Describes the behavior of a leather that has been treated with oils, waxes and dyes that when stretched over a surface, the leather lightens in color where pulled taut.

Hand-stained A process of hand rubbing where a craftsman skillfully rubs a contrasting color onto the surface of the leather to produce a tonal effect. Hand Feel The surface feel of leather, i.e. oily, waxy or velvet-like.

Lounge Chair Loose Seat & Back 9 yrds / 162 sq ft

Loveseat Tight Seat & Back 12 yrds / 216 sq ft

Sofa Tight Seat & Back 15 yrds / 270 sq ft

Lounge Chair Tight Seat & Back 8 yrds / 144 sq ft

Drum Dyed The coloring process where hides are soaked and tumbled in a rotating drum for full dye penetration.

Nubuck Top grain leather that has been buffed on the grain side. Nubuck has a nap and velvet-like hand feel. Patina The luster that develops gradually on the surface of a leather over a period of time. It is a beautiful darker color that grows more beautiful with time.

Tufted Loveseat 72” 13 yrds / 234 sq ft

Sofa Loose Seat & Back 18 yrds / 324 sq ft

Bench 60” 2 yrds / 36 sq ft

Ottoman 36” x 36” 5 yrds / 96 sq ft

Wing Chair 8 yrds / 144 sq ft

Bergere 3 yrds / 54 sq ft

Arm Chair 2 yrds / 36 sq ft

Bar Stool 2 yrds / 36 sq ft

High Back Executive Chair 5 yrds / 90 sq ft

Desk Chair 3 yrds / 54 sq ft

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