All About Leather

Indulge your senses in the seductive, sassy style of leather?

Like a fine wine, good quality leather furniture improves with age!

Leather is the strongest most versatile natural resource.
The comfort provided by most leather goods is due in part to leather's ability to combine breathing and insulating properties.

You may have heard that leather is hot in summer and cold
in winter. In reality, leather adjusts constantly to its environment. Because it is a natural product, leather breathes freely, maintaining a comfort level in all seasons.

The stylish and practical qualities of leather make it a pleasure to look at, to get comfy on, and to take care of. Kootenai Moon offers over 30 leather colors and texture choices, to suit your taste.

Visit us at Kootenai Moon and have a sit on a leather sofa and see for yourself.

 

The History of Leather

Leather has played an important role down through history, for practical purposes to elegant furnishings. Historians believe that leather’s popularity dates back to primitive days, and by the 18th century the art of preserving hides and tanning them into leather had become an old and respected trade.

Today, leather is a renewable resource, so it allows us to create valuable products out of what otherwise would
be waste. Leather is a natural by-product of the beef industry. The largest sources of cattle hides are the beef herds of North and South America.

It is important to remember that because animals are not bred specifically for the upholstery industry, you can expect variations or imperfections in the leather used for furniture. This is what makes each piece of leather furniture unique and interesting. 

 

 

 

Un-finished Leathers
have no finish coatings applied, and so are more vulnerable to staining. These leather types are less suitable for families or pets.


Aniline - the most natural looking leather. Aniline leather is saturated all through with a transparent dye. It is free of surface coating with polymer
or pigment. Lovers of truly natural products are particularly fond of these leathers. Through the years this type of leather develops a patina which adds to its value as a focal point in any room.


Pull Up - leathers that have a deep richness to them from fat liquors applied during the tanning process. These leathers have a unique characteristic - a pull-up effect; when the leather is stretched it will tend to lighten up in that area which adds extra dimension and character to the piece. These leathers tend to scratch easily but have an "old world" effect or "aged" look.


Oily/Waxy Pull Up - leather with a natural appearance which lightens in color when stretched to produce a unique worn-in effect with time. Over time this leather will gently distress in areas of high use (seat and arms) giving the appearance of a cherished family heirloom.