The Garment leathers section contains beautiful, supple and stylish leathers, generally suede leather or Nappa leather, but also including pig skin leather.
Nappa leather is named after Napa Valley in California where it was first developed. With its smooth texture and shiny appearance, it is a soft and versatile leather that suits clothing, handbags, wallets or any other projects that require a luxurious, flexible and high-class leather. Nappa leather is a premium product that provides both durability and superb feel. Nappa is made from calf, lamb or kid goat hides which undergo a special tanning process to preserve their softness and flexibility. Please note that this product can be called Nappa leather or Napa leather, the two are interchangeable.
Suede leather is another classy, soft leather and is processed from the underside of the hide after being split from the top leather. This inner layer is sanded and buffed to raise the fibres, creating a velvety texture and fuzzy surface known as the nap. Soft suede hides are known for being warm, flexible and plush, but are more delicate than traditional leather. This is the perfect leather to craft items where suppleness and style are the priority, such as jackets, shoes, and leather bags. LAPCO is a premier supplier of suede leather in the New Zealand market.
Strong and versatile, pig skin leather from LAPCO is the perfect product for a wide range of leather projects. One of the key reasons to choose pig leather is that it is a fully dyed leather. The dyeing process gives consistent colour throughout the hide, bringing out the warm finish in a way guaranteed to enhance your latest creation. Adding to the versatility, both sides of a pig hide, suede and top leather, can be used.
Garment leathers are a great example of using all parts of the animal without waste.
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