Leather Crafts Crafty Tip
Full Grain or Top Grain Leather - This is the upper layer of a hide which is split into layers by a splitting machine to various thicknesses. The thickness can vary depending on the gauge set at the time of splitting and the application. Thereafter the hides can be colored & given various protective finishes. Uncorrected natural grain will show the natural scars and haircell patterns. Full grain or top grain leather is most often used for Upholstery, Garment, Shoe or Saddlery, because this is best, strongest, and most durable and valuable layer of hide.