Boarded leather

Description

A soft Leather produced by folding the grain surfaces together then rolling the creased edge back and forth. Boarded leather usually has an enhanced grain.

Synonyms and Related Terms

piel corcheada (Esp.); cabedal graneado (Port.)

Resources and Citations

• Howard L. Needles, Handbook of Textile Fibers, Dyes & Finishes, Garland Publishing Co., New York, 1981

• American Leather Chemists Association Glossary at www.leatherchemists.org