What is Nappa leather: your guide to this luxury material

Leather has been used to make clothing and accessories for thousands of years. Today’s leather products are infinitely more refined than those created by the Ancient Greeks. However, leather has always been considered a luxury item. This is especially true when dealing with Nappa leather.

What is Nappa Leather?

Leather is simply the name for animal hide and there are plenty of variants. Nappa leather is one of the different ways the hide is produced (thru the tanning process). The best quality is described as a full-grain leather that comes from the outer layer of the animal hide. Nappa leather isn’t sanded or polished in any way, only the hairs are removed.

The result is a very strong leather, it’s durable and exceptionally soft. For instance, the blue Nappa leather pouch combines this softness with an elegant design perfect for any outfit. Nappa leather can be created in a wide variety of colors. The process is completed with the use of tannins. 

Of all leather processing methods, vegetable tanning is the oldest and it is what Jennifer Tattanelli uses for her reversible leather jackets.

It is believed to date back to Prehistory, when humans learned to transform the hides of animals killed during hunting in garments and utensils.
Vegetable tanning has evolved over the centuries, through the selection of the most suitable plants to extract the tannin and the efficiency improvements of the production methods.
However, the fundamental phases have remained unchanged until today, passed down between generations as a precious artisan tradition.
This workmanship is due to the ability of the master tanners make the vegetable tanned leather a unique product, which ages but does not decay.
Leather in general is a strong material and full-grain nappa leather contains the highest part of fibers that give the leather its strength and durability.
Nappa leather is soft and surprisingly smooth. The best way to appreciate the quality is simply touching the material.
The quality of Nappa leather makes it an excellent choice for a variety of wardrobe items, including these stylish and comfortable leather sneakers. The quality of any product made with Nappa leather is instantly visible.

Caring for Nappa Leather

Whether you’ve invested in a chic Nappa leather jacket in black or a stylish women’s Rosso biker-style Nappa leather jacket, you’ll want to take the best possible care of it. This ensures it lasts longer and looks stylish on almost any occasion.

A little leather care will go a long way:
The most effective way to clean any luxurious Nappa leather item is with a soft brush and if needed a moist cloth. It shouldn’t be too wet as this is likely to stain your Nappa leather. Gently rub the cloth over the Nappa leather product it should lift daily dirt and grime out.
Nappa leather can be found in many products, including clothes, shoes, bags, and even automobile upholstery. However, you’ll only find it used in high-end products. This is a luxury material. It’s worth investing in almost anything made with Nappa leather if you prefer this look to the Suede, Nabuck, Patent or Laminated Leather. It’s sure to be a quality product and should be well made. The biggest decision will be whether the style of the product matches your style.

Fortunately, there are plenty of experts available to give you an honest opinion. That’s one of the things that Jennifer Tattanelli specializes in, creating stunning, handmade, high-quality Nappa leather items that you just know you’ll look perfect in.