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When you are shopping for a new leather coat, it assists whenever you are aware of the grades of leather the coats are made from and what the rewards and disadvantages are for each type. This extra knowledge can aid you in selecting the best coat for you at the ideal cost.

Not only coats, but all leather goods, are made from one of 4 grades of leather. These grades are full grain, top grain, split grain, and bonded. The highest quality and normally highest priced grade of leather is top grain. Bonded grade is typically the lowest quality and usually the lowest priced leather. We will discuss each of these grades below beginning with the highest quality then working downward.

Full grain leather is the choice for the highest quality leather goods.Full grain leather is made by the outer layers of the hide and it is not processed or sanded except to remove hairs. This maintains the beauty of the natural leather and its markings. In general, full grain leather is the most sought after because of its beautiful appearance matched with its durability and strength. Full grain leather is reserved for the highest quality leather goods so unfortunately a full grain leather coats will be the most costly choice. If you can afford it, or if you get lucky and find a full grain leather coat on sale, then you will have a gorgeous premium coat you are sure to enjoy wearing.