Peccary leather nubuck is one of the most luxurious leather in the market and together with Carpincho leather are two of the most rare and exclusive leathers for making gloves.
It’s no secret that the softness and sponginess of Peccary is a perfect fit for the saying “It fits like a glove” because in this case, no other leather will give you the freedom of movement and also the protection against the cold weather without feeling you are suffocating your hands.
Today we are introducing: Peccary Leather Nubuck, a new finishing that definitely rivals Carpincho leather in looks. Peccary leather nubuck keeps the properties of peccary leather (Velvety soft, durable, warm) but adds new features, like the suede feeling and the light color pores.
Similarities Between Peccary Leather Nubuck and Carpincho Leather
- Peccary leather nubuck will have marks on the skin deeper than the surface, and also little scuffs that are not seen as defects but as a sign of quality and wild origin. On the other part, Carpincho leather will also have wild marks but a bigger size skin.
- Peccary leather nubuck is soft and velvety as carpincho leather.
- The pores on peccary leather nubuck and carpincho leather have the same look.
Differences Between Peccary Leather Nubuck and Carpincho Leather
- Peccary Leather is only obtained from sustainable subsistence hunting while Carpincho leather is only obtained from certified farm-raise.
- Peccary leather nubuck is very soft and with a very subtle texture while Carpincho leather resembles a suede kind of leather.
- Peccary leather products are only exported by Peru under the CITES certificate while Carpincho products are required to be certificated and proven as ‘farm-raised’.
- Peccary is protected by CITES and Carpincho is not listed as an endangered species so it’s not regulated by CITES.