Category Archives: Fact Check

This blog category is for factual articles relating to leather, leather crafting and wallets in general.

If you have a question in regards to any of these subjects and I can’t find a resource online answering your query, send us a message, maybe we can assist you.

Distressed Leather
What is Distressed Leather?

Here is my very best definition: Distressed leather, also known as Pull-Up leather, is a full [...]

09
Oct
LEATHER GRADES
Leather Grades: The Definitive Guide on How Leather is Graded

The five different leather grades are broad generalizations, in all reality, there are an infinite [...]

01
Nov
Family Crest
What is a Family Crest?

If you have not given much thought to your family crest, this is an excellent [...]

19
Sep
Do You Need a RFID Wallet? (or a Tin Foil Hat)
Do You Need a RFID Wallet? (or a Tin Foil Hat)

With the advent of chip-based credit card technology, a whole new breed of scaremongering reared [...]

29
Sep
What is Faux Leather

What is faux leather? It’s a question that comes up a lot given how prominent [...]

10
Oct
Which Types of Leathers are the Softest?

Leather goods are known for their incredible toughness and longevity, not to mention their beauty [...]

11
Oct
What Is Used to Tan Leather?

Tanning is an essential part in the creation of leather goods. For centuries, this process has [...]

11
Oct
How is Leather Made?
How is Leather Made?

Leather is one of the oldest materials known to man, having been used for centuries [...]

12
Oct
Leather Armor
Leather Armor

Leather has a variety of uses both in our daily lives and throughout history. As one [...]

14
Oct
History of Leather
The History of Leather

Leather is one of the oldest and most versatile materials in the world. Having existed in [...]

15
Oct
The History of Belts
The History of Belts

Belts are one of the oldest and most enduring pieces of human clothing. This article will [...]

16
Aug
The History of Wallets
The History of Wallets

Wallets. We’ve all got one. And whether you keep in your pocket, your purse, or [...]

14
Aug
Top 7 Leather Engraving Techniques Explained
The Top 7 Leather Engraving Techniques Explained

For a better understanding of leather engraving, what it looks like, how it can affect [...]

03
Sep
DIY Leather Conditioner
DIY Leather Conditioner

Anyone who owns leather and is actually proud of that fact knows that it needs [...]

05
Dec
What is VEGAN leather?
Vegan Leather Explained: [Polyurethane] [Cork] [Cotton][Paper]

How does vegan leather compare to real leather?Is it a safe alternative to leather? What [...]

07
Dec
How to Stretch Leather
How to Stretch Leather – 6 Proven Methods

Leather is a fantastic material in part with just how versatile it is.One of the [...]

10
Dec
PU Leather vs. Real Leather: What’s the Difference
PU Leather vs. Real Leather: What’s the Difference?

Here is the short answer. PU leather is fake and lasts about 1 year, then it [...]

17
Dec
Wedding Anniversary Meanings by Year
Wedding Anniversary Meanings by Year: Read Before You Shop for a Gift

Everyone knows the 3rd year anniversary is leather, but what about all the other anniversaries. [...]

25
Dec
What To Do When Leather Gets Wet
What To Do When Leather Gets Wet

While leather is known for its toughness, one thing that can really ruin its appearance [...]

01
Oct