{"product_id":"benefits-of-premium-leather","title":"Understanding Premium Leather","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding premium aniline leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAll our signature heirloom-quality pieces at FrancoCrea use premium leather. Unrivalled by any other material, premium aniline leathers offer a refined luxury that ages gracefully throughout a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe create great living by understanding each client’s individual needs and providing tailored guidance to help them make the best-informed decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this journey, we un-jumble the difference between premium full aniline and premium semi-aniline leathers, outlined here below, to ensure the right fit for our client’s unique way of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good reference point to establish is understanding the term aniline references the dyes used in the final finishing process of creating leather as we know it. Aniline dyes are a water-soluble synthetic die and translucent, an important element to note, as this is what allows the beautiful natural grain to shine through and retain the elegant feature of purest leathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium full-aniline leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the very best raw hides are used for full aniline leathers. Natural characteristics such as insect bites, fat wrinkles, growth marks and healed scars may be visible and are a great indication of a superior quality natural leather with its own individuality. European hides are considered the highest quality as the cattle are reared in small herds with no barb wiring or branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull aniline leathers do not have any protective coating or pigment on the surface retaining their natural state. They are considered the softest elegant and supple leather providing the ultimate luxurious comfort level in seating. As the hair follicles are naturally uncovered, they will absorb body oils during use and enhance the appearance of the leather over time. This improvement in appearance is called a patina and is a unique characteristic of natural leather.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis also allows the leather to be highly breathable. It does however mean it is more susceptible to fading from sunlight exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFull Aniline leather\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium select European cowhide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAniline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure uncoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeating Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 5 (maximum rating) due to breathability of leather and ability to absorb moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConditioning of the leather can be kept to a minimum due to the natural oils present in full aniline leather that inherently retain the suppleness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConditioning approximately once or twice per year is preferable using a professional water-based leather cleaning kit. For any immediate spills, a quick spot clean using a soft colourfast cloth is recommended, refraining from scrubbing the affected area. Placing leather out of direct sunlight and approximately 100cm away from a heat source is recommended as best practice for full aniline leathers as a minimum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium semi-aniline leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the very best raw hides are used for Semi-Aniline leathers. Natural characteristics such as insect bites, fat wrinkles, growth marks and healed scars may be visible and are a great indication of a superior quality natural leather with its own individuality. Semi-Aniline leathers are dyed like full-aniline but have a thin protective topcoat added to protect it from wear and staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium semi-aniline leather is evenly coloured with a very light pigment applied to the surfaced. Designed to make the leather more resistant to stains without completely concealing the natural characteristics of the leather hide, whilst retaining its natural aesthetic and soft breathable touch.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSemi-Aniline leather is a great option for people who want to see the natural beauty of leather, but would also like additional durability and colour consistency compared to full aniline leather.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA perfect fit for young families or spaces with exposure to the strong Western sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSemi-Aniline leather\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium select European cowhide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtle grain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAniline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDyed \u0026amp; finished with a thin protective topcoat to protect from wear and staining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeating Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 5 (maximum rating) due to breathability of leather and ability to absorb moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConditioning of the leather can be kept to a minimum due to the natural oils present in semi-aniline leather that inherently retain suppleness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConditioning approximately once or twice per year is preferable using a professional water-based leather cleaning kit. For any immediate spills, a quick spot clean using a soft colourfast cloth is recommended, refraining from scrubbing the affected area. Placing leather out of direct sunlight and approximately 100cm away from a heat source is ideal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FrancoCrea","offers":[{"title":"Premium Leather","offer_id":50297927729292,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/6023\/1052\/files\/mila_fd6d9c71-f709-41e2-a4b4-8963763b821a.jpg?v=1780103669","url":"https:\/\/www.francocrea.com.au\/products\/benefits-of-premium-leather","provider":"FrancoCrea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}