"Aging"
This page introduces the aging (natural changes over time) of leather.
The full vegetable-tanned leather used by DELIFE develops more color and luster the more you use it, allowing you to nurture a leather product that is uniquely yours.
For detailed information about the origins of DELIFE’s standard leathers, see the article here.
Please take a look to see how the colors you are considering will change over time.
One year of aging sample for MAINE
Natural increases in color and luster, gradually turning into a rich amber tone.
Natural (also called “nume leather”) is a classic favorite among leather enthusiasts.
This color especially allows you to enjoy the aging process and the pleasure of nurturing your leather.
Brown gains color and luster, changing into a slightly reddish brown.
Because it has a deep pigment, it’s a recommended color for those who want a “leathery color” but don’t want to worry about dirt.
Gray changes into an olive color.
It has a very unique atmosphere and is a rare aging color for leather.
Since this color is uncommon both before and after aging, it’s especially recommended for those who want to stand out from others.
Black gains luster and deepens into a rich black.
Like brown, black is easy to use because you don’t need to worry about dirt.
Six months of aging sample for SIBILLA Liscio
‘SIBILLA Liscio’ features a waxed surface treatment.
The leather surface is sprayed with wax to create a whitish finish.
The waxed surface looks white and misty at first, but with use, it blends in and reveals the leather’s original color and character.
The wax coating makes the leather more resistant to dirt, and the aging process progresses more slowly.
Click here for a detailed article on leather care
Of course, the way leather ages varies depending on individual use, but full vegetable-tanned leather develops more luster and deepens in color the more it is used.
Leather products you nurture yourself become especially dear to you.
Please enjoy cultivating your very own leather product.