Last Updated on: 23-May-2024 (2 months, 4 days ago)
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A waxy or oiled-finished leather These leathers lighten when stretched, bent, or "pulled up". They are categorized as natural because they do not have a thick top coat. They have a nice hand, and develop a unique distressed look with time.
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