leather weight: lightweight options such as lambskins are perfect for the top of bags and for travel, medium weight is suitable for both lined and unlined bags, with heavyweight being
the best option for tote styles and the base of designs.
finish: the surface look of the leather
drape: normally in direct relation to the weight of the leather, lightweight resulting in a softer drape.
availability: very limited leathers are reserved for custom designs, and strong availability of leathers will move into options on website items.
drape:
extra soft drape soft drape easy drape moderate structure
soft drape
natural markings:
1(light) 2 3 4 5(heavy)
4
availability:
limited
care:
nubuck eraser & spray
Please test all care products on a swatch. All leathers and dye lots may react differently.
recommended pairings
designer strap selection
wolf
tusk
pewter
designer zipper selection
morel
grey
bone
insider info
suitable for heavy use:
yes moderate special occasion (delicate)
moderate
micro trim along zipper suggested:
either
suitable for rolled edge:
yes
seamless base preferred:
yes
for use as a cinch panel:
ideal
notes from natasha
This is a relaunch of an R&T original. We always love the dichotomy of a leather with so much to say, yet so subtle at the same time.
In house available, no up-charge for custom designs.
All Nubuck leathers are a natural material and vary in how they age and show ware. Where the hairs of the nubuck are longer they are susceptible to temporary shedding.
Natural leathers as a whole may or may not transfer depending on weather and ware.
Our clients have had success using the nubuck brush and spray on this leather.
Nubuck is a top grain polished leather. Softer and smoother than suede, which is the back side of the leather. We source our nubuck leathers from France, Germany and the United States. Nubuck is meant to pick up natural oils over time from hands and the environment. This adds to the character and patina and helps build up its own resistance to stains. We still recommend some basic care. Avoid contact with heavy oils and wax.
Elephant ear is soft and drapey with a matte finish.
This swatch is approx 2"x2" for previewing. Swatches are final sale.
