FAQ
Why should I buy leather?
Leather
is the longest lasting and most durable upholstery material
you can get–perfect for any room of your home or
office. It is the strongest upholstery material known
to man and will withstand the rigors of daily life, including
children and pets. Although the initial investment of
quality leather may be more than fabric upholstery, leather
is actually your best value in the long run as it outlasts
fabric 4 to 1.
How long will my leather couch last?
With
proper care, a quality
leather, unlike fabric
upholstery, can be expected
to last an average person's
lifetime. Certain features
become imperative when
choosing an upholstery
material that can last
for decades. Look for zipper
access. Zippers on the
seat cushions and back
bags insure you can refill
your sofa. Leather can
last decades, but seat
cushion cores and back
bag fill will not.
Which leather is right for me?
Arizona Leather
furniture is available
in four distinctly
different leather
types: A, O, P and
N.
It’s important
to know which type
you have, so you
can care for it properly.
Some leather types
may
incur minor surface
marks that will disappear
with use or by using
Arizona Leather Conditioner.
Type A: Pure Aniline
• Little or no protective
coating; shows all
natural markings
and character of
the hide.
• Varies in shade
and texture from
panel to panel.
• Meant to age and
gain a natural patina.
• Absorbs body oils,
hair oils and certain
food spills.
• Recommended care:
See Care Manual instructions
(pages 4 and 5).
• Leather insurance recommended.
Type
O: "Pull-Up" Leather
• A burst of color
is created when leather
is pulled and/or
stretched.
• Little or no protective
coating; shows all
natural markings
and character of
the hide.
• Varies in shade
and texture from
panel to panel.
• Meant to age and
gain a natural patina.
• Absorbs body oils,
hair oils and certain
food spills.
• Recommended care:
See Care Manual instructions
(pages 4 and 5).
• Leather insurance recommended.
Type
P: Protected Leather
• A coated leather
with variations
in texture and
natural
markings; it is
protected from most
food and
liquid
spills.
• Varies in shade
and texture from
panel to panel.
• Recommended care:
See Care Manual
instructions (pages
4 and 5).
• Leather
insurance recommended.
Type
N: Nu-buck
• A pure aniline
product, abraded
to create a suede-like
nap with a soft
feel.
• Little or no
protective coating;
shows all
natural markings
and character
of the hide.
• Varies in shade
and texture from
panel to panel.
• Meant to age
and gain a natural
patina.
• Absorbs body
oils, hair oils
and certain
food spills.
• Recommended
care: See Care
Manual
instructions
(pages 4 and
5).
• Leather insurance recommended.
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