What Material Is Sheepskin

     In the market, there are two types of lamb suede, which are easily confused. One is genuine lamb suede, also known as lamb nubuck, made from the top layer of lamb leather. The inner side of the lamb leather is sanded to create a nubbed surface, resulting in a fine, matte texture. It is commonly used for high-end shoes and bags but is water-resistant, prone to staining when wet, and cannot be machine-washed, making it relatively difficult to maintain. The other type is the most commonly seen imitation lamb suede, which is not leather but a synthetic fabric made from polyester blended with a small amount of spandex. It mimics the nubbed texture of genuine leather through a海岛丝磨毛工艺 (sea-island silk napping process), featuring a stretchy base layer with good wear resistance and washability. It is affordable and frequently used for boots, bags, and sofas. A simple way to distinguish between them is to check the hang tag: labels stating "lamb leather" or "lamb suede" indicate genuine leather, while "polyester" or "polyester fiber" denote synthetic fabric. You can also turn it over to the back: a leather base layer signifies genuine leather, whereas a knitted base layer indicates synthetic fabric. It also falls under the category of imitation suede, but the nubbed surface is crafted more finely, which is why merchants refer to it as lamb suede.