Leather with napped finish is called suede. Although it could also refer to brushed or napped finish on various kinds of different fabrics. The word suede is derived from the French line “grants de Suede” which when translated means “Gloves from Sweden”. Suede is usually made from the skin on the under side of a lamb. Alternatively goat, calf, pig and deer skin is also used. Suede has a soft exterior layer of skin, unlike leather, and hence is usually less durable but is softer than normal leather. The thinness, pliability and softness of suede make it a great choice for delicate uses such as clothing. In fact the first use of suede was to make women’s gloves. Suede is also popularly used to make uphoslstery, bags, shoes and other such accessories and also as lining for normal leather products. Suede absorbs liquid and gets dirty quicly due to its texture containing open pores. Hence if you wear suede boots or shoes, you will notice that they get dirty quickly. Here are some tips you can use to clean your suede items easily and quickly at home while maintaining its inherent looks and beauty.