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How to judge the leather when choosing a leather jewelry box
When selecting a leather jewelry box, it is crucial to determine whether the leather is good or bad, which directly affects the texture, durability and value of the product. The following are the professional level identification methods:
### 1, basic leather classification identification
1) **Natural leather** (the best choice)
- First layer cowhide: natural pores and texture on the surface, feel soft and flexible
- Sheepskin: more soft and delicate, commonly found in high-end jewelry box lining
- Crocodile / ostrich skin: rare leather, with natural scale texture
2) **Artificial leather** (affordable alternative)
- PU leather: too even surface, no natural flaws
- Microfiber leather: close to the touch of leather but poor breathability
### 2, five steps of professional identification method
1) **see texture**:
- Genuine leather: irregular natural grain, different areas of the same leather surface texture difference
- Imitation leather: regular repetition of mechanical embossing
2) **Touch feeling**:
- High-quality leather: warm touch, press the elasticity, fast rebound
- Inferior quality leather: plastic feeling obvious, press and leave white traces
3) **Smell**:
- The first layer of leather: light leather fragrance
- Artificial leather: obvious chemical glue flavor
4) **Measurement of moisture absorption**:
- Genuine leather: slowly absorbed after dripping water (about 5 seconds)
- Artificial leather: not absorb water or immediately into beads rolled down
5) **Observation of the cut surface**:
- Genuine leather: visible fibrous tissue, rough edges
- Imitation leather: neat textile base cloth or foam layer
### 3. High-end leather detail characteristics
1) **Craftsmanship treatment**:
- Vegetable tanned leather: no lacquer treatment, will produce a pulp with use
- Patent leather: surface mirror effect but need to pay attention to creases
2) **Edge treatment**:
- Hand-sealed edges: oiled edges are fine and smooth without burrs
- Machine edging: there are obvious seams or overflow glue
3) **Accessories**:
- High-quality hardware: copper hinges/magnetic clasps, weight sense enough
- Lining: leather or suede is good
### 4, maintenance tips
1) Avoid long-term direct sunlight to cause color fading
2) Regular maintenance with special leather care oil
3）Wet environment need to place moisture-proof agent
Tips: Quality leather goods will be used with time to present a more attractive luster, which is unmatched by the qualities of man-made materials.
When selecting a leather jewelry box, you can judge whether the leather is good or bad by the following simple methods, non-professional level:
1. **Look at the appearance**:
- Good leather: the surface has a natural texture and irregular pores, just like human skin
- Poor leather: grain is too neat, like printing, or the surface is particularly bright like plastic.
2. **Touch feel**:
- Good leather: soft to the touch but tough, press down will slowly rebound
- Poor leather: either hard, or too soft collapse, after pressing there will be white creases
3. **Smell**:
- Good leather: there is a faint leather fragrance
- Poor leather: pungent chemical glue or plastic flavor
4. **Look at the edge**:
- Good leather: edge treatment is meticulous, no burrs or glue marks
- Poor leather: rough edges, can see obvious glue or threads
5. **Test weight**:
- Good leather: feel weighty in your hand.
- Poor leather: feels light and fluffy
6. **see the price**:
- Genuine leather jewelry box is generally more than 200 yuan
- 100 yuan or less are basically artificial leather
Tips: When buying, you can ask to see the merchant's leather test report, or gently scratch the surface with a nail, leather will have a slight trace but will soon be restored, artificial leather may leave permanent traces.
