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Full Grain vs Top Grain for Leather Handbags
In handbag sales, “full grain” often gets treated like a magic word. Customers see it and assume the bag must be premium. But in real production, a handbag can be full grain and still disappoint—too many visible marks, uneven color panels, scratch sensitivity, or inconsistent batches that are hard to repeat at scale. On the other side, many top-performing everyday handbags are made from top grain because it offers a cleaner surface, more predictable color, and fewer customer complaints in high-touch areas like corners and handles.