Tips for Choosing High Quality Leather Goods

Many people are of opinion that today we don’t get high quality goods like in the past. Well, maybe it is correct for other things, but regarding leather goods it is wrong, because you still can get 100% excellent leatherwear, provided you do some tests of your own to check if they are of real quality. Still today there are talented emerging designers to watch out for who produce goods of high quality and excellent craftsmanship. Choosing real high quality leather is an art for which the following hints will help you.

Real Leather

Usually you can find out if it is real leather from the tag on the product, but at some places, they may not tell you. To check this, look at the backing of the leather. If it seems like a fabric on the backside, it is vinyl. Or you can straightaway smell the product.

Type of Leather and Its Real Value

Check what animal the leather has come from. They rank it in a descending order of quality from cow, sheep, goat and pig. Once you find out the animal, you can consider its quality. Check the natural markings on it – the fewer the markings the pricier the hide for full grain. Similarly, the larger the pieces in a pattern, the more expensive it is to produce the item. Consider every part of the product. Is it the lining leather or the outside? How thick it is? After checking all these factors, you can get a pretty good idea about its quality to compare with other items.

Craftsmanship

Not only the quality of leather is important, but the making of the product is equally important. Stitching, finishing and hardware show if the product is well-made or not.  Look for if the number of stitches is same in every inch and if the stitches are straight. Do you see any loose threads or glue streaks out? If these factors are not taken care of, the bag may fall apart anytime, despite the leather was good. Check also all the hardware if it works properly. Are handles, zippers, clasps, buttons and hooks smooth? All these factors determine whether the product is of high quality.

Functionality

The product should not only be showy and elegant, but it should also be functional for you. Is there enough space you need? Are there enough compartments? If you are looking for a laptop bag, take your laptop with you while shopping and put it in the bag you are planning to buy, to check whether it will accommodate it comfortably.

The Looks of Your Desire

You may find a shop where all products are of high quality and well-made. But you want brass handles for your bag to match your style. So, you should choose that piece. Consider this beforehand. This will narrow down your choice more and will help you decide easily about what you want.

Price

Price is not just more or less. You should consider it according to how you are going to use the product. Are you going to use it every day? Are you planning to keep it forever and pass it to your next generation or will you use it just occasionally? This will decide how much you should spend on the product. Remember that full grain leather is worth extra money.

If you start shopping after deciding all these factors, you can take a more educated decision and it will get you a piece which will make you feel proud to wear. Such high quality leather goods are produced at Gregory Sylvia – a fast-growing brand within the luxury leatherwear market. Gregory Sylvia is founded by Gregory Pope and Terri “Sylvia” Pope, husband and wife. Gregory Sylvia’s base is art and design. They love to produce high quality leather goods through creativity, and their style of luxury is not restricted to trends, but stands out due to its permanence. And the prime quality of good leather is it lasts lifetime, which is the main feature of Gregory Sylvia.