Ok, just what is suede? Although it was originally meant to describe a leather finish, suede has now transitioned itself to refer to a type of finish on fabrics as well as on leather. Thus, you can have sueded cotton as well as a host of other fabrics in addition to leather. 

A sueded leather product results in a rough or brushed finish rather than a smooth exterior. For our purposes this brushed exterior on leather is often the result of removing the outer layer or top grain of a leather hide and exposing the lower layers. These under layers tend to have a rough or sueded exterior, different from the top grain. Sueded leathers are  also created by leather processors using a machine to rough the outer, top layer of a hide, traditionally lamb, deer or pigskin.

Sueded leathers, having a nap feel, will be softer to the touch but they are also more suseptible to exterior influences such as dirt and other stains. Because of this they need attention and a specialized cleaner to return them to their natural finish. In addition, a light brush can be used to rearrange the nap and make the stain disappear.

Sueded leathers are certainly more work and less durable than top grain leather but if you want an extreme soft "hand" in your leather, suede may be your answer.

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