How can you tell the quality of leather products? It’s easy - you already have what it takes!

It shouldn't be too hard to determine whether the leather goods that you're buying are made of good quality. You just have to rely on your senses. Here's what you need to do.

1. Look for inconsistencies.
2. Touch the leather goods.
3. Smell the product. Ensure that it doesn't smell like too many chemicals.
4. Read the labels and/or descriptions. If it says full-grain, top grain, cowhide, bull hide, semi-aniline, or aniline, these are good-quality leather goods.

There are also certain leather types you must avoid. Some of these are faux leather, PU leather, and vegan leather. Make sure that your senses are satisfied first before buying the leather goods or else, you might just waste your money on something that will only last for months (if not days).

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SHOP LINKS & HELPFUL LEATHER BLOGS AND WEBSITES

Purchase the Senior Italian Leather Briefcase (the bag shown in the video) at: https://www.pegai.com/products/italia...

Buy good-quality leather hides, machines, and leatherworking tools at https://www.tannerstein.com/. You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.

Buy our good-quality finished leather goods at: https://www.pegai.com/. You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.

Learn more about leather at Tanner's Club: https://www.pegai.com/blogs/tanners-club.
Subscribe and be a member of Leatherverse where we answer questions related to leather: https://leatherverse.com/.

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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Follow us on our social media pages where we post content regularly.
Facebook:   / pegai.leather  
Instagram (PEGAI):   / pegai.leather  
Instagram (Tannerstein):   / tannerstein_tools  
TikTok:   / tanner.leatherstein  
YouTube:    / leatherverse  

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HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

Leather Analogies (Comparing leather with other things so you can understand it better):    • Leather Analogies  

20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods):    • 20/20 of Leather Savviness  

Leather Reviews (Watch Tanner's review of the different leather hides and leather goods):    • Leather Lab | Leather Reviews  

Leathertainment Podcast (Listen to Tanner as he discusses everything about leather. Watch out for future podcast episodes with other leather experts and craftsmen.):    • Leathertainment Studio Podcast  

Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved):    • Most viewed leather videos  

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HOW TO CONTACT US:
You may contact us on any of our social media accounts above or send us an email at [email protected].

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