1, production technology: genuine leather: usually refers to leather made from the skins of animals (such as cattle and sheep). The dermis can be divided into a first layer and a second layer. The first layer of skin is the outermost layer of animal skin, which contains the most natural fibers and elastic fibers, so the quality is better. The manufacturing process of genuine leather includes tanning, bleaching, dyeing and finishing. Wax skin: Wax skin is also made of real leather, but it is specially waxed on the basis of real leather. This treatment makes the leather have a unique glossy and waxy feeling, and the surface presents a special luster and texture. The technology of wax skin includes selecting high-quality leather, special tanning treatment, and then oiling and waxing.
2, surface difference: leather: natural surface, fine texture and pores, soft to the touch, good air permeability. The color and texture of dermis will change with different animal species and parts. Wax skin: the surface has obvious wax feeling and luster, the color may be more uniform, and the pores and textures are not as obvious as leather. Wax skin has strong water and oil absorption ability, and scratches and stains may change its surface color, which is also one of its characteristics.
3. Use and effect: Leather: Because of its natural characteristics and beautiful appearance, leather is often used to make products that need breathability and comfort, such as shoes, clothing, furniture and so on. Wax skin: Wax skin is often used to make high-end handbags, shoes and other fashion accessories because of its unique oily and waxy feeling, which can provide a retro and nostalgic appearance and feeling.
4. Wax skin is a kind of cowhide production technology, which needs to be separated from ordinary cowhide production technology in aquatic plant technology. The main difference is the tanning stage. Ordinary cowhide mainly adopts chrome tanning, vegetable tanning and aldehyde tanning. Wax skin is tanned. After tanning and dyeing, leather is soft, elastic and stretchable. Leather is made of animal skin, which is different from artificial leather made of chemical fiber materials in concept. The dermis in the market is generally the first layer and the second layer.