B. N. A. Leathers

Leather Jacket

About Leather

What is leather?

Leather, the oldest materials known to man, is animal skin which, by the process known as tanning, is transformed into such things as garments, shoes, furniture and dozens of other everyday articles. Its scent, appearance and texture combine to make it a unique material. Since it is unlike any other type of material, proper care is essential.

The benefits of leather

Leather is an extremely versatile material. It is warm is the winter and cool in the summer. Leather’s excellent insulation characteristics allow both ventilation and evaporation to take place. There is almost no other clothing material that will provide the service and durability of genuine leather. Leather’s well known aging qualities enhance its popularity and value. Whether from disease or injury, scarring in the skin imparts a unique natural beauty inherent to genuine leather garments.

The difference between suede & leather:

Smooth leather or grain leather refers to the top outer layer of the animal’s skin. The only difference between suede and leather is the finish that is applied to the skin. The most common types of hides used in garment manufacturing are lamb, goat and cow. 

Nubuck is created by lightly buffing the top grain until it takes on a very fine nap that appears smoother than suede.

Suede is generally the underside of the hide buffed to a smooth finish. Suede may also be split from a thick hide. The top surface of the new layer looks like suede but is not as soft.

Routine Care:

Smooth leather - Use a soft, water dampened sponge or cloth to remove surface dirt or stains.

Suede or nubuck leather - Brush regularly to keep dust and dirt from settling in the nap and to maintain its velvety look. Use a brush or block designed for suede and nubuck available at your leather retailer. Never use a wire bristle brush.
• Wear a scarf to protect the collar area from perspiration and body oils
• Avoid spraying perfume or hair spray while wearing leather or suede
• Avoid the use of pins and broaches as they will make permanent holes in leather and suede
• Never apply tape or adhesive stickers (such as name tags) to leather or suede, as the glue will permanently damage the skin.

  FULL or PURE ANILINE

(Versus semi-aniline or aniline-plus leather)
It is generally accepted that only five percent of the world’s hide supply is of high enough quality for pure aniline upholstery furniture. Aniline dyeing is the process of soaking the skins in transparent aniline dyes, which color or shade the skins without obscuring the natural markings or grain character of the leather. The hides are dyed all the way through, with no pigmented topcoat.

SEMI-ANILINE or ANILINE-PLUS

(Versus full or pure aniline leather)
These are terms that define a supplemental step beyond aniline dyeing, which adds a top coating of highly dispersed pigments and dyes to the surface of aniline-dyed hides. By dyeing the leather throughout before the final surface coating, a very even coloration can be achieved with only a thin layer of finish, and the leather remains softer.

	Fact Sheet Year of Establishment : 1997 Legal Status of Firm : Sole Proprietorship (Individual) Nature of Business : Manufacturer, Exporter, Wholesaler Number of Employees : Upto 10 People Turnover : Upto US$ 0.25 Million (or upto Rs. 1 Crore Approx.) Major Markets : East/Middle Africa, East Europe, Central America and South America

Contact Details

Company Name: B. N. A. Leathers Contact Person: Mr. Nazeer Ahmed Telephone: +(91)-(44)-25610671 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9884488971 Address: No. 82/28, Wuthukattan Street, Periamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 003 (India)