| Alligator compared to crocodile has less natural imperfections in the leather. Overall it has a cleaner more uniform look. The size of the alligator tiles is directly related to its size, smaller is more desirable as it more clearly expresses the pattern. It is a slightly thicker and softer skin. | |
| Finishes |
Glazed - this finish results in a smooth shiny glossy leather look. The skin is compressed and polished to a high gloss shine with a polishing stone. The resulting leather is slightly thinner, shinier and shows more tightly spaced scales. The surface is marginally stiffer and a little less durable. This finish is more classically associated with exotic leather. The shine will fade away with time but can in theory be repolished. Matte - This is a more understated natural look. It is the result of low pressure low speed buffing using a combination of natural waxes and oils. The leather remains soft supple and exceptionally durable. It can be flexed repeatedly with little or no signs of wear. It is resilient to abrasions as the finish penetrates deeper into the leather. |
