Hides from South American freezing plants corresponding to packer hides produced in the United States. Usually cured in brine and later salted before shipping.
Fianchi -
Bellies, Flanks -
Faldas, flancos
Hide from the under side of the animal, usually less valuable than other portions.
Finire, passaere al finissaggio -
to Finish -
Acabar, terminar
To make leather more durable, colouring substances are applied to the hide which provide abrasion and stain resistance as well as colour enhancement. This process usually involves three or four coating operations. Generally, the more finish a leather has, the stiffer it becomes. Aniline dyed or vat dyed leathers will tend to be softer than pigmented leathers, although this can largely be overcome by milling. Other factors affecting softness include the tanning formula, hide quality, and aniline used.
Finished Split --
A split which has had a surface coating applied and has been embossed with an artificial grain pattern to resemble grain leather. A finished split is not as strong as grain leather.
Fiore -
Grain Leather -
Flor
Outer or hair side of the hide.
The outside of the hide or skin consisting of the pores, cells, wrinkles and other characteristics which constitute the natural texture of the leather.
