Suede vs. Suedette

Suedenoun

A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

Suedeadjective

Made of suede

Suedenoun

Swedish glove leather, - usually made from lambskins tanned with willow bark. Also used adjectively; as, suede gloves.

Suedenoun

leather with a napped surface

Suedenoun

a fabric made to resemble suede leather

Suedenoun

leather with the flesh side rubbed to make a velvety nap

Suede

Suede (pronounced (SWAYD)) is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture, and other items. The term comes from the French gants de Suède, which literally means .Suede is made from the underside of the animal skin, which is softer and more pliable than the outer skin layer, though not as durable.

Suedettenoun

A fabric, made from cotton or rayon, that has the texture of suede.