Four categories of leather. In a selection of beautiful colours

Ekornes is one of Europe's major users of upholstery leather, and hides are bought from leading tanneries throughout the world. Our own inspectors are part of a rigorous selection process, which includes the most stringent international standards as a minimum requirement for quality control. You benefit from our experience of this process when you buy Stressless and Ekornes leather furniture.

BATICK

A corrected, pigmented and grain embossed upholstery leather, with most of its natural marks removed. The protective layer of lacquer allows spillages to be removed easily. Simple to clean and attractively priced, Batick is a popular choice for people who need a more hard-wearing leather.

CLASSIC

A corrected, pigmented and grain embossed upholstery leather, thicker and with a larger pebbled grain than Batick. Most of the natural marks are removed, however, some may still show. A protective layer of lacquer makes it easy to clean and most types of spillages are easily removed. This also makes Classic a popular choice for people who need a more robust leather.

PALOMA

An upholstery leather with a combination of dyes and pigments in the finish, Paloma has a natural grain pattern and natural marks. The light finishing treatment improves the physical properties and gives a more uniform colour. Paloma has been developed to produce a rich, comfortable feel. Paloma is the perfect choice for people looking for a soft, authentic appearance from a leather that breathes well.

ROYALIN

The most exclusive type of Ekornes upholstery leather, Royalin has a natural pebbled grain finish and visible natural marks. We give it a very light surface treatment for protection. Royalin has a soft touch, ‘breathability and a rich warm glow that characterises this natural top-quality leather.

Important information if you are buying leather furniture:

As leather is a natural product, colour nuances are normal and colours might vary slightly from one product to another. The leather is sensitive to direct sunlight, stains and perspiration, and colour change will occur with time due to use and the effect of light. Marks left by scars and insect bites are a natural feature of leather with natural grain. Remember that furniture should be protected from direct sunlight and heating sources.