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- The skin contains pores so depending on the environment it is in, it changes in texture and appearance. In a fairly humid environment, the leather becomes softer as it absorbs the moisture in the air, correspondingly in a dry environment the leather becomes much harder. It also lasts longer if kept out of water for longer. Therefore, it is always a good idea to keep your leather goods in the right environment.
- Leather in general is a very rough and tough material which means that they are sometimes not easy to dye, this is even more true in the case of white leather as the dye is prone to cracking and does not set. Don't be surprised if you walk into a leather goods store and wonder why white products are more expensive than other colors.
- Leather has been around for centuries and is made from animal skins without the need to use synthetic materials. It has always been environmentally friendly and that is something that will never change.
- The average consumer wears four leather products at any given time, whether it's a pair of shoes, a bag, a wallet or even a watch band.
- Cattle and sheep are raised primarily for meat, dairy and wool products. The skin is a by-product, as it represents a small percentage of the value of the animal which is about 5% to 10%. Currently around the world, no animal is slaughtered for the sole purpose of producing leather.
- The leather industry generates more than 53.8 billion US dollars worldwide every year. This fact represents more dollar value than the sale of rubber, cotton, coffee, tea, rice and sugar – combined! And of that $53.8 billion, nearly 60 percent represents the sale of leather footwear.
- Leather was once used as a very elegant upholstery. In the 17th century, in Florence and Venice, Italy, it was considered very fashionable to have your home upholstered in leather.
- Calf leather is the most used leather in the production of leather goods, this is probably due to its ease of care, especially when it is given a protective finish or waterproofing. Calf leather is also usually the thickest leather.
- Leather became widely known in 3000 BC. During the Roman Empire, it is well known that the sails used on ships were made of leather. Other common uses included household furniture, tents, weapons, and body armor. About 1000 years later, leather began to be worn by modern Egyptian women.
- Top grain leather does not mean top quality. Those unfamiliar with leather facts may be confused by the term top grain. Top grain generally refers to leather that is not completely genuine, while full grain is considered the most genuine of all leathers.