AYS Bags — How to Tell if a Leather Bag is Genuine Leather

The market is full of bags that look like leather but aren’t. Here’s how to spot the real thing — and why every AYS bag passes every test:

• Check the smell. Genuine leather has a rich, earthy scent. Faux leather smells like plastic or chemicals.
• Feel the texture. Real leather has natural irregularities — slight grain variations, tiny pores. Faux leather feels uniform and plastic-like.
• Look at the edges. Genuine leather edges are rough or porous. Faux leather edges are smooth and perfect — because they’re cut from a synthetic sheet.
• Do the water test. Place a drop of water on the surface. Genuine leather absorbs it slightly; faux leather beads up.
• Check the label. Look for “100% genuine leather,” “full-grain,” or “top-grain.” “PU leather” or “bonded leather” are not genuine leather.

Every AYS bag is crafted from 100% genuine leather — designed in Canada, built to last.

Shop the AYS genuine leather collection at www.aysaccessories.com

AYS Accessories — All Your Style, Crafted in Leather.