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Dictionary: suede  suède (swād) pronunciation
also n.
  1. Leather with a soft napped surface.
  2. Fabric made to resemble suede.

[Short for Suède gloves, from French gants de Suède, gloves of Sweden, from Suède, Sweden.]


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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: leather with a napped surface

Meaning #2: a fabric made to resemble suede leather
  Synonym: suede cloth


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A suede jacket

Suede is a type of leather with a napped finish. However, it can also refer to a similar napped or brushed finish on many kinds of fabrics. The term comes from the French "gants de Suède", which literally means "gloves of Sweden".[1]

Suede leather is made from the under side of the skin, primarily lamb, although goat, pig, calf and deer are commonly used. Splits from thick hides of cow and deer are also sueded but due to the fiber nature have a shaggy nap. Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard ("full-grain") leather. 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 may become dirty and absorb liquids quickly. Suede should be cleaned as per manufacturer's directions.

Alternatives to suede

Fabrics are often manufactured with a brushed or napped finish to resemble suede leather. These products often provide a similar look and feel to suede, but have advantages such as increased liquid or stain resistance, and may appeal to consumers who prefer a non-animal product.

Sueded silk, sueded cotton and similar sueded fabrics are brushed, sanded or chemically treated for extra softness. 'Suede' yarns are generally thick and plush.

Alcantara (material) and Ultrasuede are trademarked terms for a microfiber plush with a hand resembling the soft suede, but more durable, resistant to liquid, stains and crushing and can be used in upholstery, accessories, clothing or shoes.

Microsuede is a microfiber knit blend fabric with 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.

References

  • American Leather Chemists Association ALC (1906). The Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association. American Leather. 
  • Bredenberg, Jeff (1999). Clean It Fast, Clean It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Making Absolutely Everything You Own Sparkle & Shine (New Ed ed.). Rodale Books. pp. 544. ISBN 1579540198. 
  • Burch, Monte (2002). The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A Complete Guide to Working with Pelts, Fur, and Leather (First edition ed.). The Lyons Press. pp. 240. ISBN 1585746703. 
  • Churchill, James E. (1983). The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs. Stackpole Books. pp. 197. ISBN 0811717194. 
  • Goldstein-Lynch, Ellen; Sarah Mullins, Nicole Malone (2004). Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories. Quarry Books. pp. 128. ISBN 1592530761. 
  • Kite, Marion; Roy Thomson (2005). Conservation of Leather and Related Materials. Butterworth-Heinemann. pp. 240. ISBN 0750648813. 
  • Michigan Historical Reprint Series (2005). The art of Tanning Leather. Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library. pp. 266. ISBN 142552365X. 
  • O'Flaherty, Fred; Roddy Lollar (1956). The Chemistry and Technology of Leather. American Chemical Society, ACS Monograph 134, Krieger Publishing Co., 1956, reprint 1978. 
  • Parker, Sybil P (1992). McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology: an international reference work. New York; St Louis; San Francisco: McGraw-Hill. p. 508. ISBN 0-07-909206-3. 

See also


Translations: Suede
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - ruskind

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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