There are many different  leather types available, each with its own unique look and feel. This simple guide will teach you how to identify different  leather types you might come upon. Let’s get you started! Aniline Aniline leather is a leather type dyed exclusively with soluble dyes. As a result the product retains the hide’s natural surface and any visible variations such as visible pores, scars, or other blemishes remain visible. Semi-Aniline A light coat finish produces semi-aniline leather. In this case the light surface coating of pigment and finish makes the leather slightly more durable than Aniline leather and provide some stain resistance. Pull Up Pull up aniline leather has additional oil or wax applied to the leather to...

So you’re excited about getting into leather work and you want a simple Animal Leather Source Guide!  Leather work is certainly a satisfying and fun hobby and you can pretty much make anything you can think of. A small wallet, a phone cover, a bag or maybe if you’re more adventurous a jacket or a work apron and so on.  The question is how to choose the best leather for the work you want to do.