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Aniline leather

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	Topics Aniline leather Topic Home Aniline leather is a type of in which high quality hidesRawhide Rawhide is a hide or animal skin that has not been exposed to tanning and thus is much lighter in color than treated animal ... have been treated with anilineAniline Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2.... as a dyeDye A dye can generally be described as a colored substance that has an affinity to the to which it is being applied.... . This produces a delicate, soft, supple leather. Typically, leather is coloured both for aesthetic reasons and to conceal blemishes. However, aniline leather is not coloured. Often the term naked leather is used. This allows the leather to breathe better, making the leather more comfortable in both hot and cold weather. However, extra care is required when using furniture made from this leather. It is particularly susceptible to discolouration by sunlight and vulnerable to liquid spills. liquid spills.