A few minutes about | leather

Leather is a living material and it’s texture will vary in character. The surface can vary, in that a new pattern is imprinted on it, so-called ”embossed” or ”printed” leather. The fibre structure in leather is elastic and stretches, something to consider when trying on leather clothes. Leather is built up of fibres. This fibre structure varies with the animals. Leather is very heat resistant and is only vaguely influenced by friction heat resulting from a fall.

The strength of leather cannot be judged by touch or vision. The elasticity in the fibre structure and its thickness determines its strength and resistance in an accident. Therefore leather should be regularly greased to prevent the fibres from drying out. Design of the seams and choice of thread are two other parameters influencing the quality of the product. Leather garments should be cleaned and impregnated regularly to keep the quality of the leather and thread. The usual way of dying leather is in a bath or detailing on the surface. Mechanical treatment for a used look is another method used.

Thank you for taking the time to read about Jofama’s products and our view on leather.