The Leathers of LK Hjelle Explained
Elmo®
Rustical
Elmo Rustical epitomizes the essence of aniline leather. When envisioning the pinnacle of softness, smoothness, and exclusivity in leather, Elmo Rustical is a true representation. It undergoes minimal surface treatment to resist dirt, maintaining a natural look and feel. In essence, Elmo Rustical remains bare, showcasing its inherent beauty. Indicators of life, including creases, fat lines, grain variations, insect marks, and minor healed wounds, assure the utmost quality and genuineness.
Hide Origin: Scandinavian Cattle
Elmo Rustical Performance
Made for comfort, Elmo Rustical allows moisture to pass through it (or breathe), making it an ideal soft-to-the-touch upholstery option. Its natural grain will visually highlight hills and valleys in appearance. Being a full aniline (through-dyed & natural) and thicker leather, Elmo Rustical requires more frequent maintenance but will show off its natural beauty, softness, and comfort with greater ease.
Hemsen®
Anilin
Hemsen Aniline is a semi-aniline leather that has only a slightly pigmented surface. This means that this is as natural as leather can get while still having some exterior protection.
This leather is a classic, soft, slightly pigmented hide that will upholster well on any design, and remains popular for its beauty, touch, and greater durability. It is a great option for those who want the feel of a natural hide but require some protection.
Hemsen Anilin Performance
Hemsen Aniline is a semi-aniline leather that maintains a layer of protection - albeit a thin layer. As opposed to full-aniline leather, semi-aniline leather is slightly less soft, but to an unskilled eye, the difference would be difficult to feel.
Lesser attention to maintenance would not be as harmful as opposed to its full-aniline counterpart - although we would never recommend that! Please maintain all leathers from the elements.
Nevotex®
Prescott
Prescott is a lightly embossed, top-grain, semi-aniline (medium protection with corrected pigment) dyed leather produced on European and South American rawhide. Each hide has a nice and soft feeling to match an elegant look. It remains one of the most popular leathers for its beauty and durability.
Hide Origin: South American Cattle
Nevotex Prescott Performance
Prescott is made to last. Like Hemsen Aniline, Prescott has a layer of protection applied to each hide. Scott offers slightly more protection, and while still soft-to-the-touch, it is noticeably different compared to a full-aniline leather. The tradeoff is less maintenance with greater protection.
Sørensen®
Dunes
DUNES® is an exclusive, chrome-free nubuck aniline leather with a natural, rustic look. A velvety tactile feel is achieved by sanding and applying leather oil to the surface. At the same time, DUNES® boasts a matte look that’s raw with a touch of understated elegance.
Hide Origin: Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Scandinavian Cattle
Sørensen Dunes Performance
Dunes is a natural, unprocessed, top-grain, rawhide leather. In comparison to the other leathers offered on this page, it has zero top-conditioning and is protected with a special penetrating leather oil. Like a bomber jacket, a patina will develop over time with usage and exposure to light - this is the beauty of having zero finish/protection - and is meant to show its age over time.
Only vacuum clean with a soft brush. Never use soap or water; otherwise, the velvety look and feel will disappear. Do not apply leather grease or soak the leather. Avoid chemical products like saddle soap, other leather cleaners, or household products. Protect from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and sharp objects
The care and maintenance of leather will always depend on the specific way it is used, the conditions of use, and the frequency of use.
Nevotex®
Vintage
Vintage Collection consists of a collection of colors and qualities in aniline leather. The hides are through-coloured and have a natural skin surface with a lot of deep and natural color changes. Neck folds, visible insect bites and scars of healed wounds contribute to the natural character of the leather. The skins are processed to get the right and genuine look, making each skin unique with its modern and slightly worn look. Color deviations from the sample collection item are inevitable with such genuine products. The skin has a very soft and pleasant feeling and fantastic breathability. Its natural character makes it sensitive to stains and dirt, and the skin is affected and changes when used. Marks and changes in the surface will occur, but it belongs to the skin as a product and contributes to the fact that over the years it gives a lovely patina and character.
Hide Origin: European Cattle
Nevotex Vintage Performance
When cleaning, only use a soft brush on the leather. Avoid soap or water, as they can ruin its velvety appearance and texture. Steer clear of leather grease or soaking the leather. Chemical products such as saddle soap, leather cleaners, or household items should also be avoided. Keep the leather away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and sharp objects to maintain quality. Remember, the care and maintenance of leather vary depending on how it's used, the conditions, and how often it's used.
