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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aniline Dyed Leather |
Leather which has been colored by dyes as distinguished from leather treated by pigments or other opaque materials. |
| Antique leather |
Antique leather with a smooth finish because the grain has been crushed and undergone shrinkage. Normally dyed with one color over another to create highlights and an aged appearance. |
| Athletic bag |
Athletic bag a soft, roomy bag used to carry sporting equipment and apparel to the gym. |
| Backpack |
Backpack a bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back. Backpacks are supported on either one or both shoulders. |
| Baguette |
A handbag that is long and narrow in shape similar to a French bread loaf. |
| Billfold |
a flat wallet with a clip or slip-in compartment, which holds bills. |
| Bonded leather |
Bonded leather, or reconstituted leather, is an artificial material composed of 80% to 100% leather fibers (often waste scraps from leather tanneries or leather workshops). It consists of collagen fibers obtained from macerated hide pieces bonded together with latex binders constructed into a fibrous mat to create a look and feel similar or sometimes identical to that of genuine leather but at a fraction of the cost[citation needed]. Depending on the quality a man-made pattern is usually discernible as a \"grain-like\" look. Examples of products that are most commonly constructed with bonded leather are: bibles, diaries, art books, desk accessories, hymnals, bags, belts, chairs, and sofas. There are manufacturers who call their chemical treated leather, bonded leather. |
| Burlap |
Burlap a coarsely textured material used to make casual bags such as school bags, backpacks and satchels. |
| Bycast leather |
Bycast leather is a split leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface and then embossed. Bycast was originally made for the shoe industry and recently was adopted by the furniture industry. The original formula created by Bayer was strong, but expensive. Most of the Bycast used today is very strong and durable product. The result is a slightly stiffer product that is cheaper than top grain leather but has a much more consistent texture and is easier to clean and maintain. |
| Calf Leather |
Leather made from the skins of young cattle. It is finer grained, lighter weight and more supple than cowhide or kip leather. |
| Calfskin leather |
Calfskin leather made from the hide of young cattle. Calfskin has a soft, smooth texture which makes it desirable for making fine handbags. |
| Canteen bag |
Canteen bag a round, stiff bag that resembles a travelers water flask. Canteen bags typically have a shoulder strap. |
| Canvas |
Canvas a durable, somewhat water resistant material that is popular in backpacks and school bags. |
| Carpet bag |
Carpet bag a large satchel-like bag, typically used for carry-on luggage and made out of carpet fabric. |
| Change purse |
Change purse a small purse just large enough to hold loose change. Maybe attached to a handbag; closes with a zipper, clasp or snap. |