Have you ever seen the term ‘Deerskin’ leather and wondered what it meant? In the latest of our leather guides, we explore what exactly Deerskin leather is and how to maintain it.

ABOUT DEERSKIN LEATHER

Deerskin Leather is a leather created from the hide of deers. Historically, Deerskin Leather was popularised by Native Americans and the American frontier culture. They generally used it for clothing and moccasins. Today Deerskin Leather is used for a wide variety of items including shoes, coats and luxury handbags.

Deerskin Leather isn’t a mass produced material, therefore it has exclusive connotations and luxury appeal. Due to this, Deerskin is  popular with fashion houses and designers including Prada. For those looking for a cheaper version of Deerskin, Cowhide leather may be a suitable alternative.

This high-quality leather has a number of benefits ranging from feeling soft, to its durability and breathability. Being a lightweight and thin leather also ensures that Deerskin has stretch. Another popular characteristic of Deerskin Leather is that even when it gets wet and dries, the soft texture still remains.

Deerskin can come as an unfinished leather which makes it very soft, but unfortunately not water or stain resistant, so we recommend using a protective product (such as Dermo Protect) to protect this leather and ensure its longevity. You can also find Deerskin Leather which is finished or micro pigmented (Dermo Protect is also suitable for use on this type of Deerskin). To maintain its condition, it is key to regularly clean Deerskin Leather with a water-based product such as Sensitive Cleanse. Please note, we do not recommend undertaking any DIY stain removal treatments on Deerskin Leather, such as using baby powder to draw out grease etc.