Aniline Leather, Semi Aniline or Non Aniline
Knowing which leather type you have means understanding better how it will wear and what you need to do to keep the appearance of your furniture while enjoying using it. As today’s leathers are more sophisticated so also are the care products needed to maintain them.
Pellé Leather Care Products are one of the world’s very few industry approved care ranges. For protection before release every batch is tested at LASRA, a registered testing authority with the International Council of Tanners.
The Pellé Care Products come highly recommended and are very easy to use. Leather is made to be used and enjoyed. If you have chosen the correct leather for your use, you should enjoy it for many years ~ if you care for it.
NON ANILINE LEATHERS
This can also be called sealed or top finished
Regarded as the most practical of upholstery leathers. Recommended for wear areas of heavy or hard wear i.e. hotels, offices, family rooms, car upholstery, etc. These leathers soften with use and have good resistance to fade or colour loss.
To maintain this type of leather use the Pellé Leather Cleaner and the Pellé Leather Conditioner Protector.
SEMI ANILINE LEATHERS
This can also be called lightly finished
Semi-aniline leather combines softness and durability. It shows all of the distinct markings of the animal’s life, retaining the many beautiful natural characteristics of leather. The light protective layer gives resistant to liquids, soiling, and sunlight, with the leather retaining the soft handle of natural leather. Solvents, abrasives and oils may leave marks on Semi-Aniline leather, but they can generally be easily removed, leaving no permanent staining. If your furniture is new we recommend using the Pellé Leather Cleaner and the Pellé Leather Conditioner Protector.
However if your furniture is older and the light protective coating may have worn down in places we recommend using the Pellé Leather Cleaner and the Pellè Revitaliser .
ANILINE LEATHERS
This can also be called non sealed leather,
Because aniline leather is not coated, it is more susceptible to staining, fading, and scratches. It is not recommended for high-traffic areas or homes with children or pets. On the flip side, the lack of coating makes aniline leather soft and more comfortable to sit on.
Aniline leather is commonly used for high-end furniture and upscale interior décor items. Its natural beauty makes it an excellent choice for furniture that is meant to be the centrepiece of a room.
To maintain this type of leather use the Pellé Leather Cleaner and the Pellè Revitaliser and occasionally Pellé Leather Conditioner Protector.
Which product do I need?
Knowing which leather type you have means understanding better how it will wear and what you need to do to keep the appearance of your furniture while enjoying using it.Aniline leather is not coated, it is more susceptible to staining, fading, and scratches. Test a hidden area by marking with your fingernail. Aniline leather will mark, top coated leather will not.
Use our Revitaliser on Aniline Leather or Uncoated Leather
Use our Conditioner on Non Aniline or Top Coated Leather
