Meet Our Leathers

The leather currently used by Songmont is mainly first / top layer cowhide,

as well as cow suede and vegan leather products that will be launched in 2023.

The cowhide can be divided into multiple layers, the outermost layer is the first / top layer of leather, followed by the second layer of leather. Its strength, elasticity and breathability are not as good as the first layer of skin.

How to distinguish leathers

• Look: pore, wrinkle
• Smell: natural aromas
• Touch: have a beautiful soft and subtle touch

 

 

 

Our Leathers

We only select full grain top layer cowhide, with its timeless feature that it becomes glossier and warmer in texture as time goes on.

The first/top layer of cowhide has some natural characteristics, such as uneven lines, wrinkles, and pores. These subtle differences are not flaws, but natural and unique attributes.  

 

 

Tumbled leather

Tumbled leather is done by spinning the leather in a machine with countless tiny stones. The tumbling process softens the leather and creates a more evident grain and smooth surface.

Due to the serious shrinkage of the leather, the utilization rate is greatly reduced. And due to the difference in the parts of the leather, the natural wrestling pattern has uneven properties. Every songmont bag is precious and unique.

Features: plump, bouncy, uneven and unique texture

 

 

Lychee grain leather vs. Tumbled leather

Lychee grain leather is a kind of embossed leathers. It has a uniform texture and its pattern is less dimensional compared with tumbled leather.
It is a more economical option with its relatively low cost and durability, but as it is split leather, which is inferior to full grain leather, we don’t select it for our handbags. 

Lychee grain leather

 

 

Box Calf

Box Calf has a special treatment process, in which the leather could transforms from a beautiful matte to a shiny gloss depending upon lighting. And it offers more stiffness and rigidity than other chrome-tanned leathers.

Features: Balance of luster and  comfortable to touch, unique wear-resistant process, can avoid fingerprints, firm and elastic

 

 

Calf leather with sponge-composite

The tree trunk texture calf leather with sponge-composite is based on the first layer of calf leather, add a layer of sponge is padding between the calf leather. Because of sponge layer has thinned the suede layer, the thickness of the leather will be thinner than the ordinary leather, but at the same time it provides a softer and curative touch.

Features: Light, fluffy, retro feeling

 

 

Embossed Leather

Embossed leathers are leathers that have been stamped with steel engraved plates. Our embossed leathers are selected from the top layer of cowhide which are suitable for embossing, with elegant and classic crocodile patterns, the best choice for those who enjoy a structured bag.

 

 

Suede

Suede leather is a velvety leather with a unique feel and look among leather types, it is a fine product appreciated for its quality, appearance and feel. Suede is a type of split leather, is the innermost layer of the hide. We selected calf suede as the raw material, it is slightly thicker than lamb suede and more durable for a long-lasting result.

 

 

 

Timeless

Leather is a lifeful natural material. It becomes increasingly soft and lustrous with use and Songmont’s creations will form their own unique glow and beauty as time goes on.

 

Care

We only use top layer cowhide leather, which will age beautifully over time and develop a unique lustrous. Due to the natural leather‘s features, it has no waterproof layer, so please avoid contact with liquids such as rain, snow, water, cosmetics, chemicals, etc. When not in use, we recommend storing the bag in a warm, dry, dark place, preferably in a dust bag.