What is faux nubuck fabric?

A truly exceptional faux nubuck fabric which is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Nabucco has a beautifully soft semi-sueded finish and a distressed, aged appearance. It is available in 12 classic nubuck colours which add a real touch of opulence to any upholstery project. Fire-retardant as standard and fully breathable. Suitable for all upholstery and soft furnishing applications.

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Real Nubuck Leather

is top-grain cattle leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface. It is resistant to wear, and may be white or coloured.[1]

Nubuck is similar to suede, but is created from the outer side of a hide, giving it more strength and thickness and a fine grain.[2] It is generally more expensive than suede, and must be coloured or dyed heavily to cover up the sanding and stamping process.

Nubuck characteristics are similar to aniline leather. It is soft to the touch, scratches easily, and water drops darken it temporarily (it dries to its original color).[3]

Nubuck leather is made from top-grain cowhide. Nubuck looks very similar to suede, but the two are created using different sides of the hide. Nubuck leather is made from the exterior or grain side of the animal hide, making it tough and durable leather.