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'''Napa leather''' is a [[leather]], typically dyed, made from [[goat]]-, cow-, calf-, [[sheep|lamb]]- or other skin by [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]]. It is noted for its soft hand. It is a generic term in the leather field and has no distinct test for characterization. Among other uses, napa leather is often used in leather products such as furniture, clothing, handbags, and shoes. As the term is used today, napa leather may be either natural grain{{what|date=March 2018}} or, more likely, corrected grain.{{what|dated=March 2018|date=November 2018}}
'''Napa leather''' is a [[leather]], typically dyed, made from [[goat]]-, cow-, calf-, [[sheep|lamb]]- or other skin by [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]]. It is noted for its soft hand. It is a generic term in the leather field and has no distinct test for characterization. Among other uses, napa leather is often used in leather products such as furniture, clothing, handbags, and shoes. As the term is used today, napa leather may be either natural grain{{what|date=March 2018}} or, more likely, corrected grain.{{what|dated=March 2018|date=November 2018}}


The term "nappa leather" is used to indicate soft imitation leather, with the exception of the term's use in countries like Germany, where it is used to indicate napa leather.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leather-dictionary.com/index.php/Napa_leather|title=Napa leather|last=|first=|date=|website=The Leather Dictionary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-06-13}}</ref>

The term "nappa leather" is used to indicate soft imitation leather.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leather-dictionary.com/index.php/Napa_leather|title=Napa leather|last=|first=|date=|website=The Leather Dictionary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-06-13}}</ref>


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==Notes==

Revision as of 14:42, 13 June 2019

Napa leather is a leather, typically dyed, made from goat-, cow-, calf-, lamb- or other skin by tanning. It is noted for its soft hand. It is a generic term in the leather field and has no distinct test for characterization. Among other uses, napa leather is often used in leather products such as furniture, clothing, handbags, and shoes. As the term is used today, napa leather may be either natural grain[clarification needed] or, more likely, corrected grain.[clarification needed]

The term "nappa leather" is used to indicate soft imitation leather, with the exception of the term's use in countries like Germany, where it is used to indicate napa leather.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ "Napa leather". The Leather Dictionary. Retrieved 2019-06-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)

References

  • B Ellis (1921), Gloves & Glove Trade, page 58,