Smooth leather 

This term denotes a number of different leather types in the Tana range:

SMOOTH LEATHER

Alternative material names:
Shagreen, reptile leather
Shoe material symbol:
Features:                     

• The surface feels smooth to the touch
• Medium to high gloss
• Can also be printed (e.g. reptile look)

Properties:

• Manufactured from the outside layer of animal
  skins  (cattle, pig, calf)
• A natural material that must be able to
  “breathe“

Care:

• Leather shoes require wax, so that the leather stays soft and supple and does not dry out
• Brightens up the colour of your shoes
• Gives protection against water and dirt
• Makes shoes shine

Tip:

Never polish your shoes while they are still wet; the shoe cream mixes with the water and the shoes take longer to dry.

PATENT LEATHER

Shoe material symbol:     or 

Features:

• Glossy
• Very smooth surface

Properties:

• Leather with a layer of PVC or PU

Care:

• Dust is quickly attracted to patent leather shoes; clean your shoes regularly, in order to get rid of dust and dirt
• Brings the gloss back to your shoes

Tip:
Use a soft cloth to apply and rub in the patent leather shoe care products.

METALLIC LEATHER

Alternative material names:
Metal-layered leather, silver-gloss leather, gold-gloss leather, bronze gloss leather

Features:

• Glossy metallic surface with or without glitter effect
• Medium to high gloss
• Surface is smooth to the touch

Properties:

• Leather with additional layer usually of PVC or PU

Care:

• Brings the metallic shine back to your shoes

Shoe material symbol:

Tip:                              

Use a soft cloth to apply metallic care products in order to avoid damaging the sensitive upper layer.