The Hidden Drawbacks of Pigskin Nappa/Suede
This season, many popular brands, both local and international, have included leather jackets with trendy designs and temptingly low prices in their collections. This sounds great, but where's the catch?
Pigskin is popular for its durability and low cost - and that's where its advantages end. Unlike quality lambskin and calfskin, it has a coarser, denser structure with visibly large pores. Despite various processing methods, it feels "tough" to the touch. This makes it unsuitable for manufacturing high-end garments.
Another serious issue characteristic of pigskin nappa/suede is its tendency to easily retain stains and odors, as well as the difficulty in removing them. The leather itself often emits a strong smell that cannot be eliminated through frequent airing or dry cleaning.
Pigskin absorbs stains and odors within seconds due to its large pores and high content of natural oils in its structure. These oils work like a sponge - absorbing everything that comes into contact with them.
Over time, the natural oils oxidize along with the absorbed odors, creating a persistent smell that is virtually impossible to remove. This makes it unsuitable for manufacturing garments that come into direct contact with the body.
What pigskin is suitable for: Due to its low cost and good durability, this type of leather is used industrially for workwear and protective equipment: welding/construction gloves and aprons, protective clothing for heavy industry, work boots for wet conditions.
It's also used in sports equipment: manufacturing boxing gloves, sports accessories, footballs, and more.
In conclusion, the low price of genuine leather garments, despite good design, should signal poor quality. Therefore, always read the label first.
At ENIGMA leather boutique, we use only high-quality lambskin and calfskin nappa to craft our original leather jackets with designer styling. Because for us, the word QUALITY is synonymous with DURABILITY.