Distressed leather is aniline dyed leather, which shows the signs of wear
and natural aging that have been artificially created. This is done by
scraping the leather before it is dyed. In distressed leather, the natural
characteristics of the hide like healed scars, wrinkles, and scratches are
considered to be a positive characteristic.
The distressed leather is dyed with darker color over the lighter one and
creates rich highlights. Sometimes, the distressed appearance is also
achieved with paraffin wax along with a specialized milling process. The
subtle sheen of the leather is achieved with the final ironing process.
Distressed leather is also sometimes called as 'Antiqued Leather'.
Characteristics of Distressed Leather
- It has the signs of wear.
- It has natural aging.
- It has healed scars.
- It has wrinkles and scratches.
- It has subtle sheen.
Uses of Distressed Leather
- Upholstery
- Jackets
- Blazers
- Cowboy boots
- Photo albums
- Bags
