Leather Terms

TOP GRAIN - Top grain refers to the place in the hide where the leather came from, which is the top portion of the hide (approximately the thickness of a penny). The Top Grain is the softest and most durable part of the hide. BenchMaster uses only soft top grain leathers with a protective surface coating to protect against staining.

SPLIT GRAIN - The term refers to the underneath layers of the hide which have been 'split' off from the top grain. Split Grains are buffed, embossed to look like top grain leather, but are always stiffer than top grain leather. Split grain leathers are not used on Benchmaster recliners.

LEATHER MATCH - is a durable vinyl (PVC) that is custom matched to be visually undetectable from the leather and is used to upholster the back and underside of the chair (non-seating areas) to hold down the cost.