Just had a look on the Laura Ashley website regards the leather sofa section and found this on the website. This may help Darren?
Phil
Guide to Leather Upholstery
Investing in a True Original
Genuine leather is natural and warm with truly individual characteristics. Laura Ashley only use high quality full and semi aniline leathers, many tanned using water based dyes or pigments and finished with natural substances such as beeswax. This allows the natural markings, scars, shade variation and beautiful characteristics of authentic leather to be enjoyed. All our leathers are a by-product of the food industry. In fact, all Laura Ashley leather upholstery is made to exacting quality standards and individually inspected before leaving the manufacturer.
Choose the Perfect Leather Option for You
We offer leathers to suit all tastes. Some of our leathers have extra character with distressed and wax finishes. These create more significant variances in texture and colour, with enhanced markings under the wax. Pull up*maybe evident, especially on waxed finishes and the crackle effect will vary for a truly individual look. Some of our leathers have had the surface texture removed and a finish applied, giving a more uniform appearance, although characteristics may still be visible. Several hides are used to cover a sofa so variation in colour and texture may occur between the different parts of a piece which will all create a sophisticated and unique effect.
Swatch Service
•To help you visualise how different leathers will work in your home, you can order up to four leather swatches by calling 0871 230 2301 (Calls may be recorded and/or monitored. Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or order in store quoting the product number and a description
•Swatches represent the leather design and colour. Delivered Product may differ due to normal variations in manufacturing. Swatches are not under tension, so if selected for upholstered products delivered items may adopt a slightly different texture and appearance.
