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History of Suede

• Etymologically, the term “suede” comes from the French term “gants de Suede,” which literally translates to “gloves of Sweden.” During the Romantic period in France, imports of Swedish leather became highly popular among the nobility. Instead of using the rough outer hide of animals, Swedish leather artisans had devised a way to use the soft inner skin of animals to devise incredibly soft gloves for women.

• While suede production remained limited to gloves for a number of decades, artisans in Sweden and throughout Europe eventually recognized that the potential of suede reached far beyond mere glove production. Over time, suede production expanded into jackets, shoes, bags, and the other applications of suede we know of today.

• While suede production remained limited to gloves for a number of decades, artisans in Sweden and throughout Europe eventually recognized that the potential of suede reached far beyond mere glove production. Over time, suede production expanded into jackets, shoes, bags, and the other applications of suede we know of today.

Suede production is a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, but human beings have been using animal hides to make clothing and accessories for thousands of years. Evidence from prehistoric times indicates that Neolithic peoples used animal hides as their primary source of textiles, and the use of hides and leather in fabric production continues unabated to this day. The major difference between today’s leather and its prehistoric counterparts is the variety of leather products available and the technical skill employed to develop modern leather materials.