Have you ever wondered about the types of leather used in FRANK products? What is so special about these leathers that make them so unique and attractive? Check out this article to find out!

WHAT IS LEATHER?

Leather is known as one of the popular fashion materials. Thanks to its smoothness, shine and high durability, leather is increasingly favored by fashionistas.

Leather (or "genuine leather") is created from a complex processing process (also called "tanning") from the skin of animals such as buffalo, cow, crocodile, goat, sheep... The most popular of which is cowhide, often used to make bags, wallets, belts...

Depending on the tanning method and processing, many different types of leather will be produced. In this article, FRANK will mention the types of leather tanned from natural cowhide. These are also the leather lines used in FRANK products.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LEATHER TYPES

Because it is a product made from natural animal skin, leather has very unique characteristics:

• About the smell: Leather has a slightly foul, musty smell.
• Surface: There will be bumps, scars (from insect bites) and it is not completely flat. In addition, there are very small pores on the leather surface. However, if the leather is processed and tanned well, these pores are almost impossible to detect.
• Thanks to its pores, leather can “breathe”. Therefore, when you touch the surface of the leather in winter, you will feel warm. In summer, you will feel cool.

Advantages of leather types

• Leather is natural leather, so this material is environmentally friendly. At the same time, it does not adversely affect human health.
• Has soft, flexible properties and becomes increasingly shiny over time.
• In particular, all types of leather have a long lifespan. There is never any cracking or peeling.
• Genuine leather products often give users a feeling of comfort and luxury thanks to their high aesthetic value.

These are outstanding advantages compared to conventional materials such as imitation leather or synthetic leather.

Disadvantages of leather types

• Because it is a natural material and goes through a complex and elaborate processing process, the price of leather is very expensive. It is usually 4-5 times higher than PU leather and dozens of times higher than other common materials.
• Not completely waterproof like faux leather because the pores are able to absorb moisture.
• Leather items require meticulousness in use and preservation.
• Production technology is increasingly modern and sophisticated, making it easy for fake leather to be mistaken for real leather. This can easily lead to the situation of "hanging a sheep's head and selling dog meat" to take advantage of customers.

TYPES OF LEATHER USED IN FRANK PRODUCTS

As a Vietnamese handmade leather brand, FRANK pays great attention to quality to bring customers the best experience. Therefore, FRANK products are all made from 100% natural cowhide. More specifically, full-grain leather. This ensures both superior durability and meets the aesthetic value that FRANK always aims for.

Epi Cowhide - One of the most famous and excellent leathers

First introduced in 1985, the unique, strong texture of Epi leather was immediately welcomed by Fashionistas. The long and short interwoven lines running across the surface of the leather create a unique, unconventional beauty.

This material is made from calfskin (calf under 3 years old) so it is especially soft, smooth and extremely durable. This also ensures that the leather is firm, keeps the product in good shape and has as few scars as possible.

A particularly attractive feature of Epi leather is the shine on the leather surface. They are brighter and catch the light more when you use them at night. What could be better than a product you use that has a unique ability to shine? Helping the owner stand out in a crowd?

The great thing about Epi leather is that it is completely waterproof and scratch-resistant! (Although we should still keep it away from sharp objects that can easily scratch it.) Thanks to that, cleaning and preserving products made from Epi leather is very easy. Just a clean cloth, more specialized with a bottle of leather conditioner will make the product completely clean like new.

Epi is known as a legendary leather line that makes up the famous Louis Vuitton brand. And now, FRANK has brought Epi leather closer to Vietnamese consumers through the following products:

• Mark Pouch
• Frank Portfolio
• Mark Card Holder
• Conary Sling Pouch
• Antonie Messenger Bag
• YOURLOGO bag charm & key holder

Epsom Leather - One of the highest quality leathers

Unlike other types of leather, Epsom is an embossed leather. It is made by pressing cowhide repeatedly to compress the grains. This creates a unique grain that is not found in any other type of leather.

Epsom is also a highly durable leather. This type of leather holds its shape extremely well and has impressive resistance to force. It is especially scratch resistant. You can be completely assured that the product will always maintain its true shape in all circumstances. Without being affected too much over time.

One of the outstanding advantages of Epsom leather is that it is very easy to clean and care for. You just need to use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away all the dirt. To be more careful, you can use a bottle of leather conditioner to keep the leather shiny and new.

With so many outstanding advantages, it is not surprising that Epsom leather is listed among the most expensive leather lines. That is also the reason why Epsom leather often appears in high-end products. It is necessary to mention the Kelly handbag line of the Hermes brand.

At FRANK, fashionistas have the opportunity to experience this wonderful leather line through the following products:

• Stripe Bifold Wallet
• Stripe Long Bifold Wallet
• Frank Zipper Clutch

Saffiano cowhide - A type of leather with extremely unique grain patterns

"Born" in Italy by the talented hands of "father" Mario Prada. He is also the founder of the world-famous fashion brand Prada. Saffiano is one of the high-end leathers thanks to its durability and top-notch water resistance.

This material is made from cowhide, stamped at high temperature for a few seconds to create unique cross-hatched patterns. Then covered with a layer of wax or plastic for finishing. Thanks to this coating, Saffiano leather is scratch-resistant and also waterproof. This is especially useful in hot and humid climates like Vietnam.

One of the things that makes this leather line unmistakable is the extremely recognizable grain. Just like Louis Vuitton with its Monogram pattern (the letters L and V interlocked). Or like Gucci (two Gs facing each other).

The wax coating also creates a huge plus for Saffiano leather. When it has the ability to "wear" many colors. This helps the design of Saffiano leather accessories become richer with the wonderful resonance of different colors.

If you are "fascinated" with Saffiano leather, fashionistas can choose from the following products:

• Classic Bifold Wallet
• Francis Blend Fold Zipper Wallet
• Calvin Business Bag
• Calvin Klein Messenger Bag
• Conary Sling Pouch
• Mark Pouch (Mastrotto Leather Version)

Scratched cowhide with unique "shining" ability

Also a type of leather with embossed grain, which are long and short lines that intertwine across the surface of the leather. However, these lines are significantly smaller than the embossed grain of Epi leather. Scratched cowhide also has very natural grain. It is even, deep and the grooves do not have cracks or stretch marks like fake leather.

This is what makes the scratched cowhide leather extremely light-catching. When sunlight or light shines on it, you will have the feeling that the item made from this type of leather is glowing slightly.

A very interesting point about this type of leather is that the more you use it, the more beautiful the leather surface will be. Cleaning or hygiene is also very easy. Above all, like other types of natural leather, scratched cowhide is highly durable. And brings a luxurious, sophisticated look to the owner.

In fact, many FRANK customers have been "captured" by this leather line on products:

• Francis Daily Pouch
• Francis Zipper Holder

Mastrotto cowhide has dominated the market for many years.

Mastrotto is a leather line originating from Italy, which has dominated the leather goods market for many years. Mastrotto leather is produced from cows raised in Italy or Europe. These are places with temperate climates, lush pastures and few insects. Thanks to that, the leather surface has very few scars or insect bites.

After going through a rather elaborate tanning and dyeing process, Mastrotto leather is covered with a special layer of paint and protection. Perhaps that is why this leather line always stands out with its soft and smooth surface. Easy to apply in many fashion designs.

At FRANK alone, Mastrotto leather has appeared in many product lines such as:

• Calvin Business Bag
• Calvin Klein Messenger Bag
• Antonie Messenger Bag
• Mark Pouch
• V Pouch
• Stripe Bifold Wallet
• Stripe Long Bifold Wallet
• Oslo Belt
• Mister Belt
• Oliver Belt
• Winston Belt
• YOURNAME bag charm & key holder

Classic and unique grain Mill cowhide

Mill grain cowhide is a full-grain cowhide, embossed with small grain patterns of various sizes. Thanks to the even and raised grain patterns, this type of leather can cover small scars quite well.

Normally, most animal skins have skin defects or scars from mosquito bites, insect bites... While these marks are difficult to hide on smooth leather surfaces, on Mill grain cowhide, they are covered very well and quite naturally. Therefore, this type of leather has a great advantage in saving significant production costs compared to other types of leather.

If Saffiano is the epitome of minimalism and elegance, then Mill grain cowhide is a clear representation of a strong, unique and innovative fashion personality. Take a look at FRANK's FR MOCCASINS loafers and you will understand!

Suede leather has the ability to "hypnotize" with just one touch.

Suede is called "Suede Leather" in English. It is made from the inside of animal skin, usually cowhide, sheepskin, goatskin... Of which, suede made from natural cowhide is still the most popular.

With meticulous sanding and polishing techniques, suede has a characteristic softness. It is less irritating and friendly to all skin types. Therefore, suede is a widely used material in the garment industry. From clothes, handbags, leather shoes to accessories such as belts, wallets, hats...

Not only that, suede also has superior quality, is durable and becomes brighter, shinier and smoother over time. Because of these advantages, instead of conventional fabric lining, FRANK has used suede as the lining in Clutch/ Pouch and card wallet models:

• Mark Pouch
• Frank Portfolio
• Francis Daily Pouch
• Frank Zipper Clutch
• V Pouch
• Mark Card Holder
• Francis Zipper Holder

SOME QUESTIONS RELATED TO PRODUCTS MADE FROM COWHIDE

How to recognize real leather?

The downside of technology is that faux leather materials are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real leather. However, it is not impossible. On this topic, FRANK has a very detailed article HERE . Please refer to it!

How to preserve products made from leather?

To help genuine leather products stay shiny and durable, usage and preservation are extremely important. This will determine whether the product maintains its quality. Even whether the item has the ability to increase in value over time. To learn how to preserve leather products "perfectly", please see FRANK's extremely detailed instructions HERE .

Address providing prestigious and quality cowhide accessories?

Nowadays, customers have countless choices from domestic and foreign leather brands. But choosing genuine leather accessories that are satisfactory, high quality, and affordable is not simple. Therefore, the appearance of FRANK is like a "new wind", breathing life into high-end, pure Vietnamese leather accessories.

Using 100% tanned cowhide, handcrafted by skilled craftsmen. FRANK products are always meticulously cared for down to every detail. Although designed in a minimalist style, FRANK still focuses on modernity, luxury and sophistication. Therefore, FRANK's leather products always score points for their very own unique features. Completely different from mass-produced leather accessories on the market.

In addition to online shopping channels such as:

• Website: https://frcnk.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frcnk.official
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frcnk.official/
• Shopee: https://shopee.vn/frcnk.official

You can also visit FRANK at 112 Xa Dan, Phuong Lien, Dong Da, Hanoi to experience the products directly. If you are looking for quality leather accessories at reasonable prices, FRANK is the perfect destination!

What is the warranty policy for leather accessories at FRANK?

Choosing handcrafted products from leather lines at FRANK, Frankers have additional extremely practical "privileges":

• 12-month warranty on leather and accessories (such as changing locks, peeling stitches, painting edges, etc.).
• Lifetime maintenance, polishing and form restoration.
• On-site and COMPLETELY FREE.

These "powerful" policies not only help customers feel more secure when choosing FRANK. This is also our commitment to product quality.

You can refer to FRANK's detailed services HERE .

So FRANK has introduced to you the types of leather used in FRANK products. Hopefully the article has provided you with useful knowledge. From there, it will help you understand more and easily choose the natural cowhide products that are right for you. If you have any questions or need further advice, do not hesitate to contact FRANK for timely support!

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