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Split Leather in Leather Goods: When It’s Acceptable
If you’ve ever opened a sample box and thought, “This leather looks great… but will it survive real use?”—you’re already asking the right question. Split leather is where many product lines win or lose: used correctly, it’s a smart way to control cost and still deliver a solid feel; used incorrectly, it becomes the reason a bag peels at the handle, a strap cracks at the bend, or a wallet starts looking tired after a season.