How To Clean Suede Fabric Shoes

Type of leather with a napped finish

Suede (pronounced ( SWAYD )) is a type of leather with a fuzzy, napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, fabrics, purses, furniture, and other items. The term comes from the French gants de Suède, which literally means "gloves from Sweden".^[1]

Suede is made from the underside of the animal skin, which is softer and more pliable than the outer skin layer, though not as durable.^[2]

Production [edit]

Suede leather is made from the underside of the skin,^[3] primarily from lamb, although goat, calf, and deer are commonly used. Splits from thick hides of cow and deer are also sueded, but, due to the fiber content, have a shaggy nap.

Characteristics [edit]

Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, it is less durable, but softer, than the standard "full-grain" leather. Its softness, thinness, and pliability make it suitable for clothing and delicate uses; suede was originally used for women's gloves, hence its etymology (see above). Suede leather is also popular in upholstery, shoes, bags, and other accessories, and as a lining for other leather products. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede may become dirty and quickly absorb liquids.

Sueded fabrics [edit]

Fabric sueding is carried out on a sueding machine with abrasive covered rollers; the machines can suede both sides of fabric, whether woven or knitted.^[4] Creasing and variations in the center selvedge are two major concerns with sueded fabrics.^[5] Fabrics that have been sueded or emerized are known as 'sueded fabrics' or 'emerized fabrics.' ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Sueding [edit]

Sueding is a mechanical finishing process that exposes the material to an abrasive surface, creating a small, soft pile. The abrasion mechanism may be equipped with sandpaper, emery paper or carbon brushes.^{[6] [7]}

Sueding action [edit]

The abrasive material on the machine's rollers cuts and shreds surface fibres, resulting in a soft texture with a short pile.^[9]

Trademarked sueded fabrics [edit]

Alcantara and Ultrasuede are trademarked names for a plush microfiber with a feel resembling soft suede; this type of material is more durable and resistant to liquids and stains, and can be used in upholstery, accessories, clothing or shoes.^{[10] [11]}

In popular culture [edit]

• Suede's absorbent nature was highlighted in the Seinfeld episode "The Jacket", in which Jerry ventures outside into the snow and ruins his exorbitantly priced suede jacket.
• "Blue Suede Shoes" is a well-known early rock-n-roll song written by Carl Perkins and also covered by Elvis Presley.

See also [edit]

• Nubuck
• Voris, 1930s–1940s American fashion designer who worked exclusively in suede

References [edit]

1. ^ Suede, Dictionary.com
2. ^ "Difference Between Leather and Suede - Explainry". Explainry . Retrieved 2017-02-11 .
3. ^ Scrivano, Sandy (2001). Sewing with Leather and Suede: Tips, Techniques and Inspiration. Lark Books. p. 120. ISBN978-1-57990-273-5.
4. ^ Textile Manufacturer & Knitting World 1977: Iss 1. Internet Archive. Textile Manufacturer. 1977. p. 19. CS1 maint: others (link)
5. ^ Textile Technology Digest 1996-06: Vol 53. Internet Archive. Textile Information Center. 1996. p. 62. CS1 maint: others (link)
6. ^ ^{a b} Elsasser, Virginia Hencken (2005). Textiles : concepts and principles. Internet Archive. New York, NY : Fairchild Publications. p. 231. ISBN978-1-56367-300-9.
7. ^ ^{a b} A.T.A. Journal. Adsale Publishing Company. 2006. p. 24.
8. ^ "Definition of SUEDE". www.merriam-webster.com . Retrieved 2021-08-03 .
9. ^ Joseph, Marjory L. (1992). Joseph's introductory textile science. Internet Archive. Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers. p. 339. ISBN978-0-03-050723-6.
10. ^ "Alcantara: sustainability and versatility". Alcantara . Retrieved 2021-08-03 .
11. ^ "The Indian Head Connection - Skinner & Sons | Fabrics.net Fabrics.net". Retrieved 2021-08-03 .

Further reading [edit]

• American Leather Chemists Association ALC (1906). The Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association. American Leather.
• Bredenberg, Jeff (1999). Clean It Fast, Clean It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Making Absolutely Everything You Own Sparkle & Shine (New ed.). Rodale Books. p. 544. ISBN1-57954-019-8.
• Burch, Monte (2002). The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A Complete Guide to Working with Pelts, Fur, and Leather (First ed.). The Lyons Press. p. 240. ISBN1-58574-670-3.
• Churchill, James E. (1983). The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs. Stackpole Books. p. 197. ISBN0-8117-1719-4.
• Goldstein-Lynch, Ellen; Sarah Mullins; Nicole Malone (2004). Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories. Quarry Books. p. 128. ISBN1-59253-076-1.
• Kite, Marion; Roy Thomson (2005). Conservation of Leather and Related Materials. Butterworth-Heinemann. p. 240. ISBN0-7506-4881-3.
• Michigan Historical Reprint Series (2005). The Art of Tanning Leather. Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library. p. 266. ISBN1-4255-2365-X.
• O'Flaherty, Fred; Roddy Lollar (1956). The Chemistry and Technology of Leather. ACS Monograph 134 (1978 ed.). American Chemical Society, Krieger Publishing Co. ASIN B007EUI5M4.
• Parker, Sybil P (1992). McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology: An International Reference Work. New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 508. ISBN0-07-909206-3.

External links [edit]

• Media related to Suede at Wikimedia Commons

How To Clean Suede Fabric Shoes

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suede

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