Leather, surprising facts you may not have known!

When buying that cute little leather bag, or even that oh-so-worth-it expensive leather couch, there are some things you should know before you make that purchase.

The number one thing to know is when something says "genuine leather" it is as genuine as a promise during an election. Genuine Leather is leather, but its the top layer of the skin (the most worn and torn) all ground up, laid into a type of glue, and pressed into a leather pattern to make it look real, but its actually a cheap imitation of the real deal.

To get the best quality leather out there, look for leather that is described as "full grain". Full grain leather is the bottom layer (the softest and sturdiest) of the cow's skin. This is what you should look for when purchasing something you will be using a lot, like a couch or that expensive handbag you'll use forever. Another type of leather that is good to use on upholstery and furniture is top grain, which is sturdy and durable, but with a stain resistant finish, great for childproofing that new expensive furniture!