What to Look for in a Leather Travel Bag

What to Look for in a Leather Travel Bag

Purchasing a leather travel bag is certainly one of your smartest closet investments - especially if you travel around a lot, or if you simply appreciate the class and stylishness leather bags project! It gives a much more impressive look than canvas, nylon and other cheap materials.

What type of leather should you select?

If you're looking for a leather travel bag with high durability, then consider purchasing one of these high quality leather types:

1. Full-grain: retains all of the original texture and markings of the original hide, simply, because it has not been altered beyond hair removal. This is the 'truest' form for leather. It's desirable because of its minimal treatments which makes it robust against frequent wear. 2. Top grain leather: This is the finest type and considered to be of second-highest quality, taken from the top of the leather (which is the hair side). It has been sanded and coated on the surface, which makes the texture feel slightly plastic-like. It is smooth on one side and feels fuzzy on the other side. The finish is interesting. And it's less expensive than full-grain.
3. Suede: Made of calfskin; it has been buffed and napped to create a fuzzy finish.
4. Patent: This one is perfect for looking a bit dressed up and adding a bit of glam. This type of leather has been through a process using lacquer coating to achieve a glossy surface. Completely waterproof.

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