“Is that suede you’re wearing?!”

Suede is common fabric used for the manufacture of jackets, gloves, shoes, purses, upholstery and other items. Suede is a type of leather with a napped finish, made from the underside of the skin or hide. Lamb skin and calf skin are smoother than other varieties such as cow skin or deer skin.

Suede is somewhat softer and thinner than leather, but is less durable when exposed to the elements. Nevertheless, suede fabrics are beautiful and visually distinctive, making them highly sought-after by fashion designers and furniture manufacturers.

If you are looking to buy suede fabrics for your product or project, the best place to start is online! Try The Remnant Warehouse, Fabric Foam & Upholstery Supplies Pty Ltd and Fabric Traders to start.