To determine if a leather garment is high quality, certain characteristics must be considered.

Here are 4 ways to check it.

1. Material Check

The garment should be made of genuine, high-quality leather. If you are familiar with our products, you know there is nothing like a beautiful piece of genuine leather that stands out on its own in quality and beauty. Choose garments that have the desired color and texture.

Real, high-quality leather is unique and distinguishable. Although today we find many almost perfect synthetic imitations, to know if a garment is made from quality leather, a good technique is to use the senses of touch and smell. It’s important to note that high-quality leather is very soft; it can also be easily recognized because synthetic fabrics emit a distinctive and immediately identifiable odor.

2. Finishes, Details, and Craftsmanship

The finishes on garments are crucial when it comes to knowing if the leather is of high quality.

The traditional way of working leather is considered handcrafted, and this matters a lot when evaluating the quality of a garment compared to mass-produced industrial garments. When choosing a leather item, it’s best to check details such as: hems, folds, well-finished corners, properly made eyelets, strong, well-stitched seams that won’t come undone over time. Also, pay close attention to the quality of inner linings, labels, zippers, metal accessories, and rivets (if any), as these should be well-installed and function perfectly.

3. Price and Quality Matter

Quality comes at a price, and this is especially true in this case. It’s true that the price of a garment may not be the only determinant of quality; however, garments made of genuine, top-quality leather cannot be compared in durability and features with those made from imitation leather. High-quality leather items are priced higher than similar items made, for example, with synthetic leather. Therefore, before buying a “leather item” at a very low price, make sure to follow the recommendations mentioned in this article. Without a doubt, the best option is to purchase your leather garments from experienced companies willing to advise you in your purchase. Contact us, at Qiwa we are Leather Experts.

4. Spotting Imitations

Garments made with leather imitations are common today; they are mass-produced and offered at lower prices compared to real leather. Unfortunately, these imitations, although they may look like genuine leather, do not provide the natural advantages and characteristics of real leather.

Imitation leather garments do not last as long. Over time, they become dull and lose their beauty and uniqueness, which does not happen with real, high-quality leather.

For greater assurance, avoid purchasing items made with bonded leather (many layers of lower-quality leather scraps), patent leather (leather treated with a shiny plastic coating), or corrected-grain leather (low-quality leather printed with a fake grain to imitate genuine leather).