"Soft leather" is a general term for leathers like lambskin and deerskin that are soft and supple. When making soft leather, tanners ensure it’s as soft as possible. Lambskin Lambskin...

This shirt is 100% Tencel, you say? Well, what in the world is that? Don’t worry: you’re not the only one wondering. Touted as softer, stronger, and more breathable than...

Interestingly, Top Grain leather doesn’t actually refer to the top - or outermost - layer of the hide. To add to the confusion, Top Grain leather isn’t the “top” grade...

Leather is made through a lengthy, complicated process that hasn’t changed much over the centuries - including what’s used to tan the leather. Tanning is the step where a chemical...

Let’s get straight to it: vegan leather is just a fancy name for faux leather. Sure, materials like cork, barkcloth, waxed cotton, and paper can technically be considered “vegan” leather....

  With terms like vintage leather, distressed leather, and vintage-inspired leather all over the place, you might be wondering, “What does vintage leather actually mean?” There are two main things...

Waxed canvas is one of the oldest materials in the world, and it’s still popular today. Centuries ago, sailors noticed their sails caught better wind when wet, but wet sails...

“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne   Our culture is full of recurring fashion trends from decades past. Some old fads see a resurgence...

Airline policies about carry-on bags and personal items seem to change as often as my tracking hound changes course on the trail. So, if you’ve confirmed your ticket includes a...

You forgot your umbrella—again. (Or the weatherman got it wrong—again.) Either way, your favorite leather bag got soaked. Don’t ask, “Can leather get wet?”—just know what to do when it...

Anyone can look and feel good in a leather jacket. When you know what to wear with a leather jacket, it shows. Today’s best leather jackets take cues from the...

Timeless, rustic, and classic—every guy needs a quality leather jacket in their closet. You wear it on your motorcycle, in the workshop, and on your way to work. You’re so...