Mulberry uses many different types and styles of leather for its bags and accessories. The leather used is of the highest quality, and from reputable, ethical sources.
Different leathers age in different ways and some are more delicate than others. Some people love their bags to acquire a vintage, used look and some don’t – both are fine! But if you understand how Mulberry leathers age and how they should be cared for then you will be able to choose one that suits you and your requirements.
Natural leathers are left untreated for a pure finish, and can vary in shade and texture.
Care should be taken to avoid rubbing delicate, smooth or patent leathers against rough or sharp surfaces to minimise scratching.
Should your product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow it to dry naturally.
Never place your product in direct sunlight or heat for prolonged periods as this may cause the colour to fade unevenly.
Avoid rubbing leather against fragile or lightly-coloured clothing.
Be aware that dark coloured dyes from clothing can migrate onto light coloured leathers and vice versa.
Buffalo Shine leather is of the finest quality. The natural pure grain characteristics are noticeable as the leather is allowed to dry naturally, producing an uneven, shrunken effect. It is then brushed and polished to create the desired gloss finish.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give some surface protection against watermarks.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
Mulberry’s Chameleon Ostrich is a delicate, sumptuous leather tanned to give a natural texture, soft finish and depth of colour. The leather tends to vary in appearance as ostrich features are not naturally spaced and the quill effect is unique on each skin used.
A metallic sprayed finish gives the distinctive multi-colour effect. Over time the finish may fade in areas prone to use, such as handles and the bag’s base.
Collonil Lack Polish is recommended to enhance surface shine if it becomes dull.
A refined corduroy design, our Corduroy Shearling is backed with soft shearling lining. This finish can pick up dust and dirt, which can be brushed away gently with a soft hair brush.
Collonil Waterstop Spray can help protect against general staining.
Cotton Tweed is a unique fabric consisting of an artisan jacquard design on twisted and weaved yarn. Owing to the nature of this fabric the surface can pick up dirt, so care should be taken to avoid rough or unclean surfaces and should be treated mindfully with any cleaning products.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
The surface of this leather has an applied patent effect which is then lightly tumbled to create a smooth grain finish. Owing to this treatment process, the creases may become more prominent depending on the extent of continued use, and areas prone to wear such as handles and corners will soften and smooth out.
Collonil Lack Polish is recommended to enhance surface shine if it becomes dull.
Mulberry Croc Nappa is a naturally full-grain leather with a heavily embossed croc-print surface finish. Nappa leather is pure, soft and supple The leather will become soft and supple with age and use, and the print may smooth out in areas prone to wear such as handles, corner and base.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Croc Suede is a luxury leather with a soft printed surface created by double buffing and brushing the leather and embossing the croc-effect finish. Suede naturally softens with age and use, and the print may fade in areas prone to wear such as corners, flaps and the base.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is highly recommended to provide protection against watermarks.
Extremely stylish and sophisticated leather used this season is the drummed patent leather. The leather is drummed which enables all of its natural markings to emerge through. The end result is a stunning patent leather that demands admiration.
The leather does show some natural markings, and will become more characteristic with use.
Mulberry's advice is to regularly treat the product with Collonil Waterstop spray, which will help reduce dirt and water marks as well as assist in preserving the natural characteristics of this unique leather. If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Should the product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow it to dry naturally.
Never place in direct heat or sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the colour to fade unevenly.
Please avoid rubbing against fragile or lightly-coloured clothing as migration of colours may occur.
Special care should be taken to prevent scratching and marking; avoid placing the product on rough or sharp surfaces.
Hand Boarded Goat is a refined leather: the tanned leather is polished and hand boarded to create a sparkling diamond finish. Owing to the delicate facade, care should be taken to avoid prolonged friction against rough surfaces. The finish will soften and relax gradually with age and use; acquiring a supple, vintage look.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give some surface protection against watermarks.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
The texture of the High Pebbled Matte leather has a handmade feel and it goes through a special process to obtain the distinct characteristic of the surface grain. Care should be taken not to cause unnecessary scratches which will alter the pure grain texture and surface appearance. The leather will also relax and soften nicely with age and wear.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
High Pebbled Patent leather has a full grain and is drummed to give a natural, supple texture, which is then given a patent finish. The leather will relax and soften with age and wear, and may be more pronounced in areas prone to use such as handles and the bag’s base.
Collonil Lack Polish is recommended to enhance surface shine if it becomes dull.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
Large Grain Nappa is a lambskin leather of the finest quality. The naturally shrunken grain detailing reflects the unique pattern variation across the skins. Lambskin will gradually soften and wear with age and use, and wearers should be aware that due to the natural tannings, shading can darken during wear.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
This bovine leather has a distinctive look and texture due to the unique finishing processes that it undergoes. The print is embossed with a cut-out scale effect, which will relax and define through age and use.
Please be advised that areas prone to more use, such as external flaps, base corners and handles may show surface wear to the texture and pattern. This is a characterstic of the material type and is not a quality fault.
Mulberry's advice is to regularly treat with Collonil Waterstop Spray, which will help reduce dirt and water marks and assist in preserving the natural characteristics of this unique leather.
If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Should the product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow to dry naturally.
Never place in direct heat or direct sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the color to fade unevenly. Please avoid rubbing against fragile or lightly-colored clothing. Special care should be taken to prevent scratching and marking; avoid placing your product on rough or sharp surfaces.
Mulberry’s Light Patent leather is of the highest quality. A natural skin with grain variation is given a clear patent gloss to show the natural grain detailing underneath. Due to the natural tanning process and patent finish, colour shading may change and darken through normal wear and creasing may occur on areas prone to wear through use. This is a characteristic of the leather type and is not a quality fault.
Collonil Lack Polish is recommended to enhance surface shine if it becomes dull.
Mulberry’s Maxi Grain Metallic is a heavily grained leather and has been printed with a metallic, laminated finish. This finish is delicate and may fade with age and use – this is a characteristic of the finish type and is not a quality fault. Colour transfer may also occur so please be careful when wearing with lightly coloured clothing.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Collonil Lack Polish is recommended to enhance surface shine if it becomes dull.
Maxi Grain Nubuck leather has a full grain finish which has been naturally shrunken and buffed to give a nubuck surface effect, which can be very delicate. Care should be taken not to cause unnecessary scratches which will alter the surface appearance.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
A classic Mulberry finish, this leather is produced using a natural vegetable tanning technique, and no finish is applied – keeping the skin as pure and natural looking as possible. The soft leather retains an individual grain pattern, making each bag unique. As this leather ages it gets a lovely worn-in appearance, softens naturally and acquires a vintage patina, especially in the Oak colour finish.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give some surface protection against watermarks.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
Mulberry’s Nylon and Textured Nylon are super lightweight and durable materials, developed from man-made fibres. They can be manipulated and folded easily for travel.
If the surface becomes dull or dirty it can be wiped with a damp cloth and left to dry naturally.
Ostrich leather is a delicate, sumptuous leather tanned to give a natural texture, soft finish and depth of colour. The leather tends to vary in appearance as ostrich features are not naturally spaced and the quill effect is unique on each skin used.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Functional as well as fashionable, Mulberry's luxurious patent leather is made up of polished layers of lacquer, carefully applied to give it that characteristic glossiness.
The leather has a glossy, smooth, high patent finish.
If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, damp cloth.
Never place in direct heat or direct sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the color to fade unevenly.
This is natural, dimpled leather has been tumbled and dried to achieve a supple yet durable texture. It will wear beautifully and become more unique with age. Pebbled leather shows individual grain pattern and markings of each skin. It will age naturally and becomes more characteristic with use.
Mulberry's advice is to regularly treat the product with Collonil Waterstop spray, which will help reduce dirt and water marks as well as assist in preserving the natural characteristics of this unique leather.
If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Should the product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow to dry naturally.
Never place in direct heat or sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the colour to fade unevenly.
Please avoid rubbing against fragile or lightly-coloured clothing.
Special care should be taken to prevent scratching and marking; avoid placing the product on rough or sharp surfaces.
A classic Mulberry finish, this leather is produced using a natural vegetable tanning technique, then embossed with our distinct print. The soft leather retains the individual grain pattern of the skin, making each bag unique. Printed Leather feels slightly more structured than Natural Leather due to the printing effect, but as the leather ages it gets a lovely worn-in appearance and softens naturally.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give some surface protection against watermarks.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
Haircalf is a sumptuous and delicate leather of the finest quality, producing a super soft, luxury texture. Please be mindful that due to the delicate nature of the leather, over time and with use the hair will naturally change and shedding may occur. On areas prone to wear, such as handles and straps, hair should be expected to wear away first. This is a characteristic of the delicate leather type and is not a quality fault.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Mulberry’s Quilted Nappa is of the highest quality. It has a smooth yet full grain finish which can be very delicate, as the base leather is untreated and natural, with a quilted design printed in to the surface. Care should be taken not to cause unnecessary scratches which will alter the surface appearance.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Established as a classic Mulberry finish, Scotchgrain combines superb durability with water resistance. Scotchgrain is a poly-vinyl coated woven cotton and is naturally resistant to everyday wear. Owing to this, it is also perfect for enduring the harsh realities of international travel, and is used in a variety of Mulberry luggage, handbags and accessories.
Scotchgrain is developed to be water resistant. If the surface gets dirty it can be wiped with a damp cloth and left to dry naturally.
Shiny Grain leather is selected for its natural characteristics and strength. The embossed printed grain surface gives a robust finish that can cope with consistent and prolonged use – perfect for day to day wear. Please be aware that areas prone to wear such as the handles, corners and base will soften with use.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
This tactile leather has a distinctive look and texture, with a scale-effect print embossed on the leather and cut-out by hand to create the intricate snake-skin effect. The texture will relax and define over time: please be aware that there may be some surface wear to the base and handles before other areas due to the delicate nature of the finish.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Mulberry Smooth Leather is of the finest quality and has a specialised finish. The grain surface is lightly buffed and given an ironed, white-wax coating to create a velvety optic finish. The surface will gradually wear to become softer with use. Some areas may show gentle surface creasing after a period of time; but this is a characteristic of this leather finish and is not a quality fault.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Buffalo leather is naturally strong and durable whilst at the same time remaining soft and flexible. The refined texture on this leather gives it a natural polished effect, the the grain is as such that each skin can vary in shading and texture. The leather will soften with age, and will acquire a vintage patina, especially in the Oak colour finish.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.
This leather is soft, durable and has a luxurious matte finish. The leather will wear well although scratches are to be expected. Soft Matte will age naturally and becomes more characteristic with use.
Mulberry’s advice is to regularly treat the product with Collonil Waterstop Spray, which will help reduce dirt and water marks as well as assist in preserving the natural characteristics of this unique leather. If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Should the product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow to dry naturally.
Never place in direct heat or sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the colour to fade unevenly. Please avoid rubbing against fragile or lightly-coloured clothing. Special care should be taken to prevent scratching and marking; avoid placing the product on rough or sharp surfaces.
Soft Spongy leather is versatile and wearable, thanks to a lightweight, tactile finish. It is produced by undergoing a special process giving it a gentle dimpled effect whilst maintaining its lightweight, supple nature.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Mulberry’s Sparkle Tweed leather has been carefully selected and finished to highlight the unique characteristics of the leather type and metallic finish. The leather ages beautifully and in time will acquire a vintage look. Owing to the delicate nature, over time the ‘sparkle’ finish may fade in areas prone to more use such as handles, straps and corners.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Functional as well as fashionable, Mulberry's luxurious spongy patent leather is made up of polished layers of lacquer, carefully applied to give it that characteristic glossiness.
The leather has a glossy, smooth, high patent finish.
If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, damp cloth.
Never place in direct heat or direct sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the color to fade unevenly.
This leather is a joy to use due to its soft and spongy texture. It has undergone a special process which gives it a gentle dimpled effect while maintaining its lightweight nature. Comfortable and trendy this leather would suit all tastes.
Mulberry’s advice is to regularly treat the product with Collonil Waterstop Gel, which will help reduce dirt and water marks as well as assist in preserving the natural characteristics of this unique leather.
If the surface appears dull, rub lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Should the product get wet, please remove any residual water immediately with a paper towel, pack loosely with paper and allow it to dry naturally.
Never place in direct heat or sunlight for prolonged periods as this may cause the colour to fade unevenly. Please avoid rubbing against fragile or lightly-coloured clothing. Special care should be taken to prevent scratching and marking; avoid placing the product on rough or sharp surfaces
This lambskin has a naturally wrinkled appearance with an uneven grain appearance, and has been hand-finished. Care should be taken to avoid strong and prolonged exposure to the sun, as the delicate, natural surface shading will fade more prominently if exposed to direct sunlight for any length of time.
Collonil Waterstop Spray is recommended to give added surface protection.
Collonil Gel can be used to enhance surface and colour appearance.