Leather
Leather is actually made from the skin of dead animals and transformed during various processes. These processes include cleaning, spraying, softening and painting. Due to its specific physical and chemical properties, leather is considered as a very resistant and productive material. Because leather has high strength and durability, it is used to make various products, including furniture, bags, shoes, and clothes. Also, leather is very suitable for creating various designs and styles due to its elegant and elegant appearance. Each type of leather has its own properties and uses. Some examples of leather include cow leather, sheep leather, eel leather, velvet leather, etc. Different types of leather are selected based on different needs and special uses. In general, leather, as a valuable and impressive material, plays an important role in the world of fashion and clothing industry, and because of its many advantages, it attracts the attention of many people.
What are the characteristics of the original leather bag?
• Leather
The original leather bag must be made of natural and original leather. Natural leather is usually obtained from the skin of animals such as cow, sheep, goat and eel. Leather is divided into heavy and semi-heavy categories. Semi-heavy leather has a high price. Semi-heavy leather is usually used to produce leather wallets and leather shoes. But heavy leather is produced from the skin of animals such as cows and camels. This leather also has high strength and is used to produce handbags and machine belts.
• The density and thickness of the leather
Genuine leather should have proper density and thickness. This feature shows the greater resistance and durability of the bag. The density and strength of heavy leather is much higher than synthetic leather and semi-heavy leather. This density in the texture of leather makes it more useful for sewing various types of heating equipment such as leather jackets or training equipment.
• Design and appearance
The original leather bag should have a high-quality and professional design and appearance. Detailed details, smooth and tidy seams and perfect appearance integrity indicate the quality of the genuine leather bag. One of the things that should be paid attention to is the beautiful appearance of leather. In terms of appearance, semi-heavy leather produced from the skin of animals such as crocodile, alligator or ostrich is more beautiful than heavy leather.
• Natural smell
Genuine leather should have a natural and mild smell. A chemical smell or no added perfume is an indication of the authenticity of the leather. One of the most obvious features that can be mentioned in determining the authenticity of leather is the smell of leather. A very important difference that exists in the smell of natural and synthetic leather. In order to understand the smell of natural leather, you must have smelled it before. which is a special and different smell. But the smell of artificial leather gives off the smell of unnatural substances due to the use of various chemicals, which is completely recognizable. It is often tried to give a good smell to the leather by using various essential oils, so that it cannot be determined whether it is natural or not.
• Sustainable color
Leather color should be stable and resistant to moisture, sunlight and daily use. The color of genuine leather remains uniform and does not change color over time. Genuine leather will never change color due to frequent washing and use. If your leather is changing, know that it is not genuine leather and you are using artificial leather.
• Texture and patterns
Genuine leather must have special textures and patterns. These patterns can be natural (such as leather with roughness) or created by industry (such as leather with leather patterns). Natural leather from snake, crocodile and crocodile skins are leathers that have different patterns and textures. The prominent texture of these leathers has a high variety of colors and is more beautiful and attractive than the simple cowhide leathers. Crocodile or snake leather is a perfect choice for producing leather bags. Of course, even today, for the production of artificial leather, various designs and patterns are used, which makes you doubt whether the leather is original or not.
• accuracy in detail
The original leather bag must be carefully made in detail. Zippers, buttons, stitching and other details should be of high quality and good strength. There are many stages in the production of leather bags, the accuracy of stitching and the quality of the leather can show the authenticity of the product.
The diagnosis of the original leather bag
1- The charm of leather
Bags made of synthetic leather are completely different from natural leather. The wide variety of synthetic leather products makes them very similar to genuine leather. Natural leather has a very attractive appearance that you can easily recognize by looking at it.
2- Price
A genuine leather bag will have a higher price than unnatural leather. The reason for this is the use of animal skin to produce natural leather. The production process of natural leather is very difficult and time-consuming, but on the other hand, there is synthetic leather, which has a more reasonable price and has a relatively beautiful appearance.
3- Duration of use
One of the most obvious features that over time will make you realize whether a leather bag is genuine or not is the length of time it will be used. If your leather bag is original, you can use it for years. Natural leather will not have any problems in terms of appearance over time. But synthetic leather starts to peel after a short period of time and loses its beautiful appearance. So that you can no longer use this leather bag.
4- The smell of leather
The natural leather bag has a strong smell of natural leather, which is a very special scent. But synthetic leathers smell of chemicals from which they are made.
5- Appearance texture
The texture of heavy and semi-heavy natural leather is completely different from the texture of unnatural leather. The texture of semi-heavy leather, which is often made from snake and crocodile skin, has beautiful ridges and color uniformity is not seen in it. The charm of this natural leather is such that many famous brands of clothes, bags and shoes use it.
6- Being soft
Natural leather may seem a little dry at first, but after several uses, it has the ability to become softer. However, artificial and non-original leather does not have this capability, and a bag sewn with artificial leather will not be particularly soft. The reason is that it is made of plastic.
Design
◘ Shape and dimensions:
The design of the bag should have a suitable shape according to the type and application of the bag. The shape of the bag can be rectangular, square, round or other geometric shapes. Also, the size of the bag should be suitable and efficient to allow the carrying and storage of the items inside it.
◘ Designs and patterns:
Different designs and patterns can add to the quality of the original leather bag and the beauty of the bag. Simple and classic designs, minimalist designs, flower and leaf designs or geometric designs are just a few examples of designs that can be used in genuine leather bags.
◘ Details and instructions:
Design details such as zippers, buttons, pockets and stitching play an important role in the appearance and functionality of the bag. The correct design of these details creates strength and high quality in the bag.
◘ Colors and combinations:
Choosing the right colors and harmonious combinations can add to the beauty and charm of the bag. The natural colors of genuine leather, such as brown, red, black and light brown, are usually more attractive.
Accessories and decorative details:
The use of accessories and decorative details such as straps, clips, handles and hangers can add charm and personality to the bag.
