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Buying leather can be confusing because there are many grades to consider and some variations within each grade.
When buying fine leather furniture, it should always be TOP GRAIN. There are three types of top grain leather:
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Corrected Grain |
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Semi Corrected Grain |
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Natural Grain |

Top Grain (Corrected) is the most commonly used leather. Its surface is polished smooth to remove imperfections before the surface coating is applied. A new grain pattern is then embossed to provide a perfectly consist surface. Corrected Grain leather is considered the most durable. All Corrected Grain leathers also have an additional protective coating applied to make the leather especially resistant to stains. Corrected grain leathers provide a great combination of durability and value. This BenchMaster chair and all chairs in the Top Line, Style Line or Dream Line Series come in Corrected Top Grain Leather.

Top Grain (Semi-Corrected) have been lightly buffed to remove any natural blemishes in the leather, leaving the natural grain and feel of the leather. These Semi Corrected Leathers are dyed through and then have a light surface coating containing a small amount of pigment applied. This surface coating makes the leather more resistant to stains, while still retaining the natural appearance and softness of full natural grain leather. All BenchMaster Verona Line and Stress-Free Chairs come in Semi-Corrected Top Grain Leather.

Natural Grain is uncorrected leather that is made from only the finest hides. A natural grain is the softest, most natural looking leather with the unique surface characteristics of the hide remaining visible. Of course the natural grain is always softest (and the most expensive), but requires the most care and maintenance.
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