What is Suede leather?

You can make suede from any type of animal. Such us goat skin, lamb skin and calf. It has a unique feel and look among all leather types.
Suede happens by turning the hide upside down so this fuzzy side is face up.
In our store you can find high quality goat suede and split suede. It is soft and it is perfect for clothing and high-quality fashion accessories. Also it is used for bags, shoes and lining.

Our suede leathers are high quality and come from the top Italian tanneries.

What’s the difference between leather and suede?

The main difference between these two types of leather is that Suede is made from the inside or underside of the hide while Leather is made from exterior or the outer side of the hide.

Suede is usualy textured with matty finish and Leather is smooth and buttery with a nice sheen.
Also is more flexible than leather. Leather can also be cleaned easier than Suede.

What’s the difference between Suede and Nubuck?

Suede and Nubuck seem to be similar, however they are completely different types of hide. Suede is made by rubbing the inside layer of the hide, while nubuck is made from the outside layer of the hide. That means suede is soft and supple and easier to work with, while nubuck is thick and sturdy, but this makes nubuck more durable. Suede and nubuck have similar feel but they are used for different types of crafting.