- Leather with a soft napped surface.
- Fabric made to resemble suede.
[Short for Suède gloves, from French gants de Suède, gloves of Sweden, from Suède, Sweden.]
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[Short for Suède gloves, from French gants de Suède, gloves of Sweden, from Suède, Sweden.]
The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
leather with a napped surface
Meaning #2:
a fabric made to resemble suede leather
Synonym: suede cloth
Suede most commonly refers to a type of leather with a soft, napped finish; however, it can also refer to a similar napped or brushed finish on many kinds of fabrics[citation needed]. The term comes from the French "gants de Suède", which literally means "gloves of Sweden". [1]
Suede leather is made from the inner splits of a side of leather, usually cow, although doe suede and pig suede are available. Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard ("full-grain") leather. Sueded leather may also be brushed or napped to create the characteristic brushed texture. Its softness, thinness, and pliability make it suitable for clothing and delicate uses; suede was originally used for women's gloves. 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 becomes dirty quickly and is especially susceptible to stains. As it is not washable, but must instead be cleaned carefully with special suede cleaners, it is not recommended for daily-wear items. When suede gets wet, it turns a darker color and can become damaged easily, as water drives out the essential oils that keep suede leathers supple. It is difficult to waterproof or stain-proof suede leather, though some manufacturers claim varying levels of success.[citation needed]
Suede leather cord is a popular trim, lacing, and jewelry material.[citation needed]
Suede fabrics are manufactured with a brushed or napped finish, resembling suede leather. Ultrasuede is a trademarked term for a microfiber plush with a hand resembling the softest suede, but which is more durable, and can be made resistant to liquid, stains, and crushing. It is commonly used in upholstery and fine accessories, or in clothing and shoes. Persons who enjoy suede's texture but who prefer a non-animal product, or an easier-care fabric, find Ultrasuede an expensive but luxurious alternative.[citation needed]Microsuede is a newly popular microfiber knit blend fabric; it has a soft finish, but is easily distinguishable from actual suede leather. It has a great deal of stretch, and is very popular in upholstery as well as garments. Microsuede is less durable than suede leather but is commonly found in accessories and especially shoes.[citation needed]
Sueded silk, sueded cotton and similar sueded fabrics are brushed, sanded or chemically treated for extra softness. 'Suede' yarns are generally thick and plush, intending to resemble suede leather cord.[citation needed]
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Nederlands (Dutch)
suède, van suède
Français (French)
n. - suédine, daim
Deutsch (German)
n. - Wildleder, Verloursleder
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - καστόρι, σουέτ
adj. - καστόρινος, σουέτ
Italiano (Italian)
pelle scamosciata, scamosciato
Português (Portuguese)
n. - camurça (f)
adj. - de camurça
Русский (Russian)
замша, ткань под замшу
Español (Spanish)
n. - ante, gamuza, de ante, de gamuza
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - mocka(skinn)
adj. - brunaktig färg, mocka-
中文(简体) (Chinese (Simplified))
小山羊皮
中文(繁體) (Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 小山羊皮
한국어 (Korean)
n. - 스웨이드, 쉬에드 가죽 비슷하게 만든 천
日本語 (Japanese)
n. - スエード, スエードクロス
v. - スエード加工する
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) جلد أو قماش مزأبر (صفه) مزأبر
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - זמש (עור רך)
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