Dyes and pigments are used to create different types of leathers. Aniline leathers require only dyes, which are transparent and allow the natural character of the leather to be seen. A small amount of pigment is used for semi-aniline leathers and an heavy amount of pigment is used for pigmented leathers, which covers the natural grain surface but provides good defect coverage.
Leather Definition
A hide or a skin from an animal with an intact original fibrous structure, tanned with a surface coating that is less than 0.15 mm thick.
