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SPEAK THE LANGUAGE of LEATHER!  (Provided by Flexsteel Industries)

FULL ANILINE LEATHER:
bulletthe finest leather available, always made from premium-quality, full top-grain hides (the surface of a full-grain leather has not been mechanically altered)
bulletthe softest, most luxurious and natural-looking leather
bulletmore likely to fade and stain; will feature noticeable range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches and brands
bulletun-retouched, resulting in subtle color and shading differences from hide to hide - and even within a hide
bulletgenerally more expensive than other types of leather

SEMI-ANILINE LEATHER:

bullethigh quality, high value leather, always top-grain
bulletsoft and beautiful; durable and practical
bulletoften coated with clear sealant to enhance stain resistance
bulletslightly more uniform in color and texture than full aniline
bulletfewer noticeable range marks
bulletgenerally less expensive than full aniline leather

NUBUCK LEATHER:

bullethigh quality, full top-grain leather buffed or sanded to a velvety, suede-like nap
bulletmore likely to fade and stain; will feature noticeable range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches and brands
bulletsoft and beautiful; more durable than a true suede that is produced from lower quality split-grain leather

PIGMENTED LEATHER

bulletleast likely to fade or stain
bulletcoated with clear sealant to enhance stain resistance
bulletopaque dyes create rich and uniform coloration that minimize natural marks and scars
bulletexcellent durability with minimal maintenance

It's obvious, the choice of leathers is very important.  Your lifestyle and the leather use (therefore type) should match!  There's no substitute for good information in choosing the leather product that's right for you. 

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