Description of Teak Leather

Overall Color

• While teak leather is available in many different shades, it is most often a rich, brown color. Teak leather is known for its natural and even slightly aged look, so manufacturers avoid staining it bright colors. Typically, teak leather will range from a lighter brown to a deeper, nearly black color.

Grainy Appearance

• To match the grainy appearance of teak wood, manufacturers choose top-quality, full-grain leathers to turn into teak leather. The grains can be slightly inconsistent to give the leather a slightly aged look, yet not so noticeable they reduce the quality of the leather. Full grain leather is generally more expensive than other leathers because it comes from better quality hides. Also, in order to preserve its natural look, it isn't sanded like other leathers.

Oiled Finish

• Teak leather has a smooth, oiled finished that is resistant to stains and looks almost glossy under lights. Teak leather furniture is smooth and glossy like the leather on a saddle after years of careful use, or the railing on a wood banister that is worn smooth by many hands and then oiled to keep its luster.

Supple Feel

• Teak leather is soft and supple; a teak leather purse typically settles when set down instead of remaining rigid and upright like other types of bags. Teak leather is very soft to the touch and thus highly valued for furniture or bags. It is soft to sit on, and the indent of the person's body may remain in the leather for several moments afterward.