Top-Grain vs. Full-Grain Leather: What's the Difference?

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There are many different types of leather, and customers often have trouble keeping them straight. Two of the most common — and most confusing — are top grain and full grain leather. Top-grain vs. full-grain First, let’s get one thing out of the way: Both top grain and full grain leather are genuine leather, which means they’re high quality, made from an animal hide and can be treated with a deep conditioning leather conditioner like Leather Honey Leather Conditioner. The terms top grain and full grain are not used to describe faux leather. Beyond that, these types of leather almost define themselves: Top grain leather is made by sanding or buffing the top, outermost layer of the leather, which removes blemishes and creates a smooth, even finish. This also makes to grain leather slightly thinner, which is easier for manufacturers to work