Semi analine leather is leather that has gone through the same dying process as a pure analine leather but the difference is that semi analine leather has a thin finishing layer on the surface.
Semi aniline dyed leather.
How aniline leather is made.
Aniline dye is a translucent water soluble synthetic dye without any insoluble pigments.
During the manufacturing process for aniline leather the tanned animal hide is dyed in a drum with aniline dyes.
Semi aniline leather is leather that has been dyed through has a layer of pigment on top and a clear final coat.
It has the benefits of a protective surface finish with the increased wearability of pure analine leather.
Aniline leather is a natural napa leather.
Semi aniline leather is produced through a very similar process to full aniline but has a thin protective top coat added to protect it from wear and staining.
Napa refers to particularly soft tanned hides from any animal.
The use of water based semi aniline cleaners or gentle soap and water combined with regular dusting will keep semi aniline leather clean and attractive for years with a minimal amount of maintenance.
Aniline leather may be referred to as full aniline to differentiate between this dye treatment and variants.
Semi aniline leather is produced through a very similar process to full aniline but has a thin.
Aniline leather is a type of leather dyed exclusively with soluble dyes without covering the surface with a topcoat paint or insoluble pigments.
The resulting product retains the hide s natural surface such as visible pores scars and the like.