January 11th, 2008
Suede And Nubuck - Note On Texture And How To Clean Them
Suede and Nubuck are soft leathers which can be readily soiled. One important fact about Suede is its readiness to lose its nap. Nap is an interesting concept. You can ask if a Nap or velvety feel of the fabric is created naturally or created by artificial means i.e. when the original hide is made into the finished property that is Suede. The Nap is a central part of what Suede is. It is what gives Suede and Nubuck their velvety feels and this is because of one-directional nature of the fibers. Before a note on cleaning these materials, firstly a note on one part of their textures i.e the Nap.