Top 4 Leather Patina Choices – Junyuan Bags

Which leather will patina the most?

In order to answer that, let’s ask what is leather patina.

We’re often asked what leather will form the best patina over time. The definitive answer will always ever be Natural Veg Tan. Leather without any dye added during the tanning process is what we refer to as “natural”. But different tanning processes can produce a different color of “natural”. Take for example Horween Chromexcel in natural.

Even though no color has been added during the tanning process, the color ends up a rich gray brown just based on it’s unique tanning with blends of Horween’s proprietary oils and waxes.

 So here are our top 4 leather options for those wanting to build patina.

1. Natural Leather Patina

    

   

1. Buck Brown

2. Horween Chromexcel Natural

    

   

3. Horween Dublin Natural

   

Frequently Asked Questions

How does leather get a patina?

The Definition of Patina

The accumulation of dirt, body oils, sunlight and wear and tear create a darkening and soft sheen to leather goods. Over time the leather will oxidize and age naturally to give these effects. This is a process that cannot be replicated through any artificial means.

How long does it take leather to patina?

Signs of patina could emerge within a week, a month or even a year. The change is gradual and often only self-evident when you look at ‘before and after’ pictures. Patience is a virtue — but for those eager to accelerate the process there’s one foolproof solution: frequent use.

Can you get rid of patina on leather?

Use a clean cloth with warm water and mild hand soap to gently clean the iPhone case. You can also use a mild cleaner along with a dry clean cloth. Leather cleaners and conditioners can change the color of leather.

Does natural leather patina?

Do all leathers form a patina? The simple answer is: no. There are four main types of leather: full-grain, top-grain, corrected grain and genuine leather, but only the two highest grades (full-grain and — to a considerably lesser extent — top-grain) will exhibit patina.

Does genuine leather develop patina?

Does Genuine Leather Patina? Since Genuine Leather is a lesser grade of leather (see our article on leather grades) it will not develop patina in a good way. Full or Top grain leather will develop a rich patina through exposure to the sun, oils in your hand and wear.

What leather gets best patina?

Natural vegetable-tanned full grain leather
Natural vegetable-tanned full grain leather in particular develops the best patina over time. This is because it absorbs the world’s elements over time, be that movement, sunlight, heat or the natural oils that your body produces. Full grain leather is the highest grade of leather and of the absolute best quality.

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