Leather made from the lower (inner or flesh side) layers of a hide that have been split away from the upper, or grain, layers. Split leather is more fragile than side leather or full-grain leather, and is typically used in the form of suede.
The lower layer of leather (flesh side) that has been split away from the grain layer – usually used for suede.
A type of leather used in shoes that is made from the lower layers of a hide that have been split away from the upper or grain.
The lower layer of a thick cowhide that has been split, sometimes with an artificial grain stamped on it to imitate top grain leather.
Any portion of hides or skins that are split into two or more thicknesses other than the grain or hair side. Used for innersoles and shoe uppers, it may be suede or pigment finish.
Skin sliced in layers to give uniform thickness to the piece (grain side). Split leather (inside) is trimmed and finished as suede. Cheap leathers are sometimes pigmented splits with embossed imitation grain.
The bottom layers of the hide, which have been split from the top-grain leather and then pigmented or sueded. Find leather furniture.
Leather that has been created by separating the layers of the animal hide. The layer under the top layer.