Suede

Suede is a collective term for types of leather with a rough surface use. Allen suedes in common is that this surface is obtained directly from the fibers of the reticular animal skin - whereas in Nubukledern only the top layer of skin (called the scar ) is lightly sanded.

Distinctions can, as always with leathers on the intended use (shoe suede, suede clothing, etc.), Rohwarenart (pig suede, etc. ), quality ( suede, split velours ), etc. made.

For suede commodities have always been poor surface quality used, as in the following processes so the top layer of skin is shed or abraded, or even the inside ( flesh side ) of the skin is refined as a surface.

Production

Historically

After initial purification steps ( Soft ) called a roux is performed - a controlled rotting process, in which the top layer of skin is the extent bacteria that destroys them after on Gerber tree with a dull knife can easily be removed mechanically. After the follow-up processes ( tanning, coloring ), the leather surface has been reworked to the desired fine surface structure on Dollierrad or pumice.

Industrial

Today, virtually all suede be produced by one inserted in the process drying ( intermediate drying ) by mechanical grinding with abrasive papers. By only following shades are achieved brilliant, high dyeings, so suede can be used in automotive and furniture leather area with good properties even today.

Fur suede or suede fur, so furs with the grafted to suede Aasseite, need a different tanning process, because this hair must be obtained.