![]() See below a Premium Pilot Logbook Cover's progression from undyed, vegetable tanned (russet) leather, through hand rubbed dyeing, to the finished product. Sparrowhawk Leather's hand finished leather pieces offer the widest choice of colours, finishes and personalisation - hand embossed initials, hand embossed pilot wings, hand carved pilot wings, laser engraving, as well as nameplates in stainless steel or black on brass. Over time Sparrowhawk's hand finished pieces develop a softer touch and patina which can not be imitated. Full grain leather retains the original grain and brand marks from the animal, and Fiona's hand rubbed dyeing highlights the grain, giving each piece a unique character and texture. This is the strongest, most durable leather available. Sparrowhawk's hand embossed and hand dyed pieces are made from 100% full grain, uncoloured, "raw" leather, known as russet or vegetable tanned leather. Hand carving, embossed initials, laser engraving, nameplates Widest choice of hand rubbed dye colours and finishes to highlight unique grain Strongest and most durable, patina develops with use ![]() View Sparrowhawk Leather's Handmade in NZ Leather pieces The price will seem cheap but in reality reflects its low quality and short life. Items with vinyl content will not crease like this but have a smooth indentation.įinally low leather content items may not smell like leather. Genuine leather should show spider like creases when you press firmly with your finger. Your 4th clue is look, smell and touch (if possible) However, this is not an authenticity indicator for lighter leather pieces, such as garments and wallet inners and linings, where the turn under and stitch approach is used whether 100% authentic leather, bonded leather or imitation leather. This is not possible with manufactured "leather", so all items are turned under and sewn at the edges. The edges of medium and heavy 100% leather pieces, such as belts, bags and book covers are left raw cut and then burnished smooth or finished with an edge coat. Also known as "Bonded Leather", "Pleather", " Reconstituted leather" etc. Over time the surface may "crack" and peel, the backing is exposed and it is stretched at the stitching. C ould be scrap leather pieces that are shredded, mixed with polyurethane binders or latex and bonded to a fibre sheet (hence bonded leather or reconstituted leather.( Legally only a 10% leather content is required to call something "genuine leather").Could be split leather where they split off the top part of the hide (the full grain leather), leaving a material which is only about 50% as strong and has limited durability The leather is usually treated, painted and pressed smooth, and while it might look like full grain leather, the grain will be regualr and have no scars.If its oddly cheap, its probably not full grain leather. Fiona is one of the few who hand rubs the dye onto vegetable tanned leather, as it is the best way to enhance the leather's natural grain".) (Some leatherworkers "airbrush" dye onto vegetable tanned leather. There is even more work if the leather is undyed vegetable tanned (russet) leather. The surface of full grain leather hides is irregular, and there are brands, scars and folds to be cut around and discarded. The tanning process requires skill and expense. Considered less natural but most durable.View Sparrowhawk Leather's NZ Made Products Your 1st clue is the price.įull grain leather hides are not cheap. It's then given a plastic (clear sealant polymer) coating, permeable enough to allow the leather to breathe, yet enough to slow the absorption of liquids and substances. These hides are sanded down to remove natural marks, defects and scars and then embossed to reinstate the surface appearance and texture. Some suppliers may also emboss this leather to improve the grain presentation. The ' top grain' light sanding process minimally alters the surface to minimise hide imperfections. The top coat can lighten when stretched referred to as 'pull-up leather' (patina). Tanned and then top-coated to provide protection against staining and improve wear resilience. Only leather hides with the very fewest marks and scars are selected and so more expensive. This ' full grain' leather retains more character, is the most supple with a natural scent, grainy aesthetic and non-uniform appearance. Considered the most natural, dyed in the tanning process and sealed with natural oils and/or waxes but without any corrective or additional protection finishing.
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