Is Oil Wax Leather Genuine Leather?
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Oil wax leather is genuine leather produced through a special process, and it is a more expensive type of genuine leather. Both the craftsmanship and materials used are of high-end technology and quality. Oil wax leather is made from top-grain cowhide that undergoes grinding, oiling, and waxing to achieve a unique glossy leather effect. It is a fashionable leather craft with an antique artistic touch and is the preferred leather material for major global luxury brands. The oil wax effect of oil wax leather comes in various forms, which can be broadly categorized into three types: 1. Ordinary oil wax leather has a shiny surface effect, as if a layer of oil wax has been rubbed into the leather. 2. White mist wax oil wax leather has a surface that resembles a layer of white mist, appearing hazy; the base color only becomes visible after wiping with a cotton cloth. 3. Cationic wax oil wax leather appears unchanged on the surface, but once the leather is folded or rubbed, the blending and transformation between the surface color and base color become visible.