Nappa leather usually comes from full-grain leather. Nappa describes a leather that is incredibly soft, smooth, and strong.
This quality of leather is a popular choice for the car interior of luxury vehicles because of its refined look and feel.
The premium look and feel is a trademark of luxury auto manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi Other than being soft, beautiful, and easy to clean, nappa leather interiors also have another benefit. Nappa is known for being hypoallergenic. This is highly beneficial especially inside closed spaces, like car interior or on leather seats.
The leather uses the chromium tanning process. This technique is more expensive and is faster than the usual method of tanning. Leather manufacturers use chromium or aluminum sulfate to tan the leather. These chemicals give the leather its softness. It also increases the leather’s wearability. Nappa is also easier to dust and clean as it is dyed in water-soluble colourants – being more resistant to liquid spill than standard leathers.
The treatment provides a more uniform appearance for the leather. This usually involves sanding or buffing to remove any imperfections on its surface – giving its uniform look. The process could also mean either dyeing, spray painting, stamping, or embossing to give the leather its final appearance
The softness and subtlety provide a beautiful base for shoes and boots.
Not all leather is the same quality and a premium boot design can be let down by an inferior leather or finish. Nappa leathers ensure a uniform look and only the best hides are used.
As usual, you get what you pay for …..
