Nothing Equals Leather For Beauty, Function, And Versatility.The qualities of leather - created by nature and preserved by the tanner - are superior to those of any man-made or synthetic material. Over time, it will acquire a patina and will accompany you throughout your life. Feel it while using FRANCO FERRE top quality leather products. FLEXIBILITY
Leather stretches to conform to individual cont
ours, yet retains sufficient shape to provide support. DURABILITY
Leather "breathes" allowing air in and moisture out. A natural insulator, leather protects against extremes in temperatures. BEAUTY
By its very nature, leather comes in a wide range of pleasing textures and surface patterns. THE STORY OF LEATHER
Leather is a natural material made from the hides of animals.Just as no two animals are exactly alike, no two pieces of leather are identical. In addition to its own generic heritage, each hide bears the little nicks and cuts that marked the animal during its lifetime
These natural characteristics are not defects and are considered marks of distinction in "full grain" leather, adding to the unique appeal of each finished product. When a more uniform appearance is required, the leather can be shaded to produce what is called a "corrected grain". STRUCTURE OF THE HIDE
When hides are converted to leather, all non-essential parts of the original animal hide are removed, leaving only the surface "grain" and middle corium layers. It is the remarkable structure of this corium - made up of millions of microscopic fibers, twisted and interwoven by nature - that gives leather its highly tensile strength and other desirable qualities. THE TANNING PROCESS
In the tanning process, the hides are chemically cured to prevent deterioration. The chemicals used in this process also enhance the flexibility of leather and improve its ability to withstand extreme humidity and temperatures. Tanning is followed by another process that restores the natural lubricants lost during the conversion of raw hide into finished leather. NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEATHER
The life of a herd is eventful, which can also be a danger for the skin of the animal; let's think about the brands as well as scratches caused by the barbed wire, wounds and abrasions... The traces of these experiences left on the leather are not, therefore, defects but they are in fact the proof that we are in front of a completely natural product. Leather is a substance which keeps its properties unchanged for many many years, but it must be looked with care: it must be kept far from strong heat sources, sheltered from direct sunlight, and protected from water.
