What is Genuine Leather?                     Real leather is made from animal hide.The basic principle is to remove the water from the skin collagen and replace it with a tanning agent. Compared to stiff dehydrated leather, the result is flexible leather.Thes  e are different ways to tan animal hide, chrome and vegetable tanning being the most popular.                     

Chrome Tanning	Vegetable Tanning
Efficient and cost-effective	More expensive and time-consuming
Accounts for 80 to 90% of tanned leather in the world	Traditional tanning method used by our ancestors
Thinner and softer tanned leather	Thick and stiff; Becomes supple over time
Available in a wide range of colors	Rich, deep earthy colors
Doesn’t develop a patina as quick and as well as vegetable tanning	Grows softer and darker as it ages
Good resistance to water, stains, and heat	Absorbs body oils, water, and heat
Not as durable; Can’t be patterned and stamped	Extremely durable and strong; Can last lifetimes
The fibers aren’t as visible; Looks less natural	Natural fibers are visible
Can  due to the use of acids and chemicals	Eco-friendly; Uses natural tannins from barks and leaves
Scratches can’t be buffed out	Scratches easily but minor ones can be buffed out
Becomes more prone to breakage with age	Prolonged heat exposure can lead to cracks                                           Genuine leather costs much more than faux and bonded leather.