Some common methods for choosing genuine leather sofas

Genuine leather sofas refer to sofas made from materials such as cowhide. Cowhide has natural skin pores and textures, and has a rich, soft, and highly elastic feel. Currently, leather products on the market can be roughly divided into four types according to their materials: full-grain leather, semi-grain leather, embossed leather, and split leather.

1. Texture: The texture of tumbled cowhide is not uniform and the size of the texture varies. The texture of artificial leather has a standard, and it can generally be distinguished by the human eye.

2. Touch: This method can also distinguish between top-grain leather and split leather. Split leather has a rougher feel and is less elastic than top-grain leather. Therefore, it's difficult to replicate the smooth texture of top-grain leather, and it's also difficult for split leather to return to its original shape after long-term stretching and contraction. Top-grain leather, on the other hand, has a very smooth feel and excellent elasticity. When a store provides sample leather, we can distinguish it from the model. If a genuine leather sofa manufacturer uses top-grain cowhide, the quality of the sofa produced will definitely be good. Sofas made from different materials will ultimately have different qualities.

3. Finger pressure: This method is a very good way to distinguish between top-grain leather and synthetic leather. When you press top-grain leather with your finger, fine lines will appear around the area where your finger touches; these lines will disappear when you release the pressure. Synthetic leather, however, does not easily create lines when pressed. Medium-thickness leather, because it is sturdy, doesn't have very prominent lines, but you can still see this characteristic if you look closely. Even within top-grain leather, there are different types on the market: general top-grain leather, tumbled leather, and tumbled medium-thickness leather. Tumbled leather and tumbled medium-thickness leather are more expensive and are mostly used in mid-to-high-end sofas.

4. Second-layer leather is of lower quality, has poor elasticity, and a thinner chemical fiber layer. It's clearly visible in a mold that its surface layer was created by shrinkage. With long-term use, the surface layer will peel off in large quantities, and the leather layer will crack. If you're asking which brand of genuine leather sofa is good, of course you should choose a well-known brand; their quality and service are guaranteed.

5. Generally, top-grain leather has tightly packed chemical fiber layers, more prominent grain and tan lines, and good elasticity, making it the most widely used raw material for cowhide sofas on the market. If a genuine leather sofa manufacturer uses top-grain leather, the sofa will also have good elasticity.

6. Tumbled green leather has fine pores, dense chemical fiber layers, shallow texture, good breathability, and good extensibility, making it suitable for high-end sofas.

7. The thick skin with tumbled texture has fine pores, a dense chemical fiber layer, and is 1.5 times thicker than ordinary top-grain skin. Its extensibility is equivalent to that of green skin, with obvious surface texture and a delicate feel.

8. Demand for Top-Grain Leather. Different demand is a major factor contributing to varying sofa costs. Currently, most leather sofas on the market are made of top-grain leather, with the back and other non-contact areas using artificial leather. However, some high-end sofa brands and quality-conscious retailers use top-grain leather or, understated, artificial leather, while less reputable retailers use artificial leather without clearly indicating it. A full-grain leather sofa is undoubtedly the best type of genuine leather sofa.

9. Sofa Comfort. The comfort of a sofa largely depends on the foam. However, softer foam isn't always better. While soft, the foam also needs good resilience to maintain the sofa's lifespan. Customers can press down on the sofa and observe its recovery speed to assess its resilience. Simultaneously, customers should touch the railings to check if the foam is of uniform firmness. Choose a style that suits your comfort level; avoid overly soft foam, as this can be harmful to your health.