What is Genuine Leather? Is it real leather?
Although it might seem great when you pick up an item that reads "Genuine Leather", the "Genuine Leather" label actually signifies how ungreat the quality of the leather really is. – It just means there’s some leather in the material.
In this article, we’ll look at how genuine leather is made & how it stacks up against other types of leather. 
How is Genuine Leather made?
You’re not getting fake leather when you buy genuine – you’re just not getting the top. Actually, it simply means that it’s not top grain or full grain. It could mean a lot of different things, actually. It’s intentionally vague.
In many cases, genuine leather is actually split leather. That means that the lower (inner) layers of the hide are stripped off. The outer, higher-quality parts are “top grain”. The ability to take multiple layers from one hide depends on the thickness of the skin. Some skins, like cow, are often able to be split into various levels. Genuine leather can come from the intermediate layers – between top grain and suede. That’s in term of position in the hide – not in terms of quality.
At times, genuine leather may also be mixed with leather scraps and artificial materials and bonding agents.
Quality
A part from PU Leather which is essentially fake leather, Genuine Leather is at the bottom of the list in terms of leather quality. Relative to high-quality leathers like full grain and top grain, it’s definitely an inferior product.
“Genuine leather” is not as durable and long-lasting as better leather products. It may make a decent first impression but is not going to stand up to ongoing wear and tear.
Conclusion
Don't let yourself be fooled by the label. It’s not a bad purchase as long as you pay the right price for it – but don’t be tricked into overspending for it.
If you're looking for high quality leather, always opt for Top Grain / Full Grain Leather products. Here at Audeamus Watches, we always recommend getting our watches paired together with our Top Grain Leather straps.
Check out our Top Grain Leather straps here: https://audeamuswatch.com/collections/straps-bracelets
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