The difference between top layer cowhide and cowhide

The real cowhide we usually see is roughly divided into two types, one is the first layer of cowhide, and the other is ordinary cowhide. Generally speaking, the first layer of cowhide is much more expensive than ordinary cowhide, because the first layer of cowhide has better feel and quality, and it is more wear-resistant and warm. However, many people don’t know how to distinguish between these two types of cowhide. In fact, there is still a big difference between them. Let’s take a look!

Generally speaking, cowhide is a broad term, which refers to the skin from cows. The hide is cut from the cow, and then goes through a series of operations to make the wet hide dry. The dry hide is then made into various styles of products, including top-grain cowhide. From the perspective of the first layer of cowhide, cowhide is divided into first layer of cowhide and second layer of cowhide. The first layer of cowhide belongs to cowhide and they are subordinate to each other. Therefore, the biggest difference between cowhide and top-grain cowhide is the range, which leads to different effects and characteristics.

In terms of fineness, cowhide is characterized by small but clear pores on the surface, irregular texture but evenly and tightly distributed, bright and smooth, flat and soft appearance, fine texture and elastic texture. If you squeeze the cowhide surface hard with your fingers, small wrinkles will appear, which mainly come from the cowhide of buffalo and cattle. The top layer of cowhide has the original skin characteristics on its surface, and its pores and skin texture are clear. It is composed of a fluff-like fiber layer and a slightly loose transition layer closely connected to the fiber layer. It is a higher grade cowhide and more valuable.

Top-grain cowhide is widely used in leather products, such as bags, belts, leather shoes, and other types of leather goods. The uses of cowhide are even more extensive and are involved in various industries. The biggest difference is that some cowhide can be made into traditional Chinese medicine, which has diuretic and detumescent effects; it has a detoxifying effect and can also treat edema, ascites, oliguria, carbuncles, sores and other problems.

Therefore, the difference between cowhide and top-grain cowhide can be summarized as the surface characteristics caused by the subordinate relationship, which leads to different surface characteristics, grades, and functions.