Types of leather are classified according to the utilization of the leather goods. The real difference in forms of leather may also be based on the animal source they are produced from. Consequently you can find leathers made out of cow, sheep, goat, lamb etc. A lot of the favorite forms of leather useful for making different leather components are:

Cow Hide Leather :- Cow hide leather is one of the toughest leathers available today, it easy and simple to identify this type of leather as its hard and rough texture makes it look sturdy and rugged. The thickness of this leather varies greatly from about 0.8 mm to 1/8" which is usually used as saddle and belting. Thus leather can be smoothened out by using a method known as the pebble grain uniform pattern; the leather formed from this type of leather is not expensive compared to the original form. It is the stiff and rugged nature of this leather is that it is used in the production of couches, shoes etc.

Suede Leather :- Suede leather is manufactured out of the lower side of the epidermis, mostly lamb, even though goat, pig, calf and deer are normally chosen. Splits from dense skins of cow and deer can also be suede, however, due to its fiber, it has a shaggy nap. Suede leather is widely used in upholstery, footwear, hand bags, and other fashion accessories.

Goatskin :- It is more robust than pigskin and is more economical and has a tiny pebble grain finish. It is available in weights of .9 to 1.1 mm thick.

Napa Leather :- Made from sheep skin and is full grained and is famous for its softness and durability. Also referred to as smooth or semi-aniline leather.

Split Leather :- Split leather is usually the leather manufactured from the fibrous portion of the hide left behind, after the top-grain from the rawhide is segregated with the hide. Split leather then comes with a man made layer placed on the top of the split and is imprinted with a leather grain.

Buffalo :- Buffalo leather is heavier and more durable when compared with cowhide. Buffalo leather is often tanned making use of conventional methods. Cow and buffalo hides resemble in toughness and flexibility; both of them are the robust of easily accessible animal hides, and don't extend effortlessly.

Sheepskin / Lambskin :- These are very delicate, relaxing, flexible and but gets distorted after extended usage, several tanning may be costly. They are used for softer leather in expensive outfits.

Deerskin :- Deerskin leather is very expensive as they are more delicate and durable. Pebble grain variant is very common. It has a spongy feel to it. Thickness ranges from 1.0 and 3.0 mm.

Chamois :- It is baby lambskin and inherently yellow in color. It is a split section of the hide and can be applied in washable apparel, it discolors quickly, is very soft and might dry stiff except if suspended perfectly to dry.

Naked :- It is a tanning method or absence of finishes, hence termed "Naked". Any kind of skin may be naked but the majority you will find naked leathers in cowhide with the sturdiness. Normally a very costly skin since they need to use unblemished skins for that leather to use in production with no waste.

Distressed :- It is a word used generally for an irregular hued surface. Most popular is light brown naked buffalo leather. It is done by moistening the leather with alcohol (usually sprayed and not soaked), and then crumpling it to introduce unnatural creases and lines to it. Use sandpaper on it and brush it off with a wire brush. Roll it sand and pat it off.

Patch Leather :- Leather scraps are randomly stitched after which they are hard pressed to create a large flat clothing, which is later trimmed into a design and helpful to make leather outfits and accessories. Leather of any type can be utilized.

Vegetable Tanned Leather :- This leather is tanned by using tannin obtained in vegetables substances like tree barks. This is the sole kind of leather ideal for used in leather carving or stamping. Vegetable tanned leather becomes unstable in water and if left to dry out will become hard and discolored.

Nubuck Leather :- Nubuck is actually top-grain livestock leather which has been sanded or buffed around the outside, to present a small nap of short fibers, providing a velvet-like covering. It is protected from wear, and could be white or colored. Nubuck resembles suede. It is actually higher in price than suede, and should be colored or dyed intensely to disguise the sanding and stamping procedure. A lot of the distinguishing traits of nubuck are like aniline leather; it's very delicate to touch, scratches easily, and moisture will darken the leather albeit for the short term.