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Nubuck Leather Fabric

Know what nubuck leather fabric is. Explore what makes it stand out and where it can be used along with caring instruction for the material.

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Hari Krishna Fabric Experts
Nov 2026
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Nubuck Leather Fabric
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Owing to being produced by the outer layer, it is top grain leather which makes it highly durable.

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
DurabilityOwing to being produced by the outer layer, it is top grain leather which makes it highly durable.
SofotnessIts extra velvet like texture gives it smoothness and softness.
BreathabilityThis material is highly breathable and can be worn for a longer time.

What is Nubuck Leather 

  • Nubuck is a kind of leather that is utilised to create various leather products,
  • Leather used to make nubuck was originally made from buckskin either from deer or elks,
  • It is a type of leather that has been smoothed down and polished,
  • To create its velvet like surface, a nap of protein is given to the fabric.
Nubuck Leather

History of Nubuck Leather Fabric

  • The term ‘Nubuck leather’ comes from the french word "gants de Suede."
  • Historically, it was manufactured from the deer skin but in nowadays calfskin is used to produce it,
  • It originated during the 19th century by Swedish artisans.
  • Originally, this material was developed to create luxurious velvet like material for wealthy people. 
Nubuck Leather

What makes it stand out

Durability 

Owing to being produced by the outer layer, it is top grain leather which makes it highly durable.

Sofotness 

Its extra velvet like texture gives it smoothness and softness.

Breathability 

This material is highly breathable and can be worn for a longer time.

Application 

Clothing 

Jackets, gloves and tops etc.

Home decor 

Furniture cover, sofa cover etc. 

Accessories 

Shoes, wallets, handbags, travel bags, briefcases etc.

Care instruction 

  • Nubuck leather is low maintenance fabric as you can remove dirt from the fabric by using brush,
  • Use wet cloth or wipes to clean the dirt off,
  • To eliminate the stiffness, you can use conditioning products.
Nubuck Leather

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

Nubuck leather is low maintenance fabric as you can remove dirt from the fabric by using brush,

Nubuck leather is low maintenance fabric as you can remove dirt from the fabric by using brush,

02

Use wet cloth or wipes to clean the dirt off,

Use wet cloth or wipes to clean the dirt off,

03

To eliminate the stiffness, you can use conditioning products.

To eliminate the stiffness, you can use conditioning products.

Frequently Asked Questions

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