Grain: A texture or pattern debossed* into leather or vinyl to give a certain appearance. Listed below are the names and year ranges for Corvette interiors.
- Moroccan Grain was used for 1953-57 Corvette interior fabrics.
- Pebble Grain was used for 1958 Corvette interior fabric fabrics.
- Seville Grain was used for 1959-1964 Corvette interior fabric fabrics.
- Madrid Grain was used in 1965-1975 Corvette interior fabric fabrics
- Pigskin Grain was used on 1967 Seat Inserts only.
- Wallaby Grain was used for 1976-1978 Corvette interior fabrics.
- Sierra Grain was used on 1979-1989 Corvette interior fabrics.
- Dynasty Grain was used for 1990-1993 Corvette interior fabrics.
- Ventura Grain was used for 1994-1996 Corvette interior fabrics.
- Corinthian Grain was used for 1997-2013 Corvette interior fabrics.
FAQ
What is the meaning of a Debossed grain pattern in my Corvette interior?
Both of these terms are letterpress
terms that describes the pushing
of leather to a level not equal to
the original surface. This process is
accomplished with dies and counter dies and the leather is squeezed
between the two of them.
Embossing represents pushing the
image up above the leather.
Debossing is pushing the image below
the level of the leather. Think of it this
way. You are walking along and fall in
a hole. That is debossing.
If your walking along and all the
sudden come to a hill that is embossing. Both are effects that Mid America
Motorworks uses for Corvette Apparel
and Corvette Interior products to accent the Corvette Logo or design.
Embossing is used much more than
debossing.
When used in conjunction with heat
and pressure it will iron the fi bers of
the leather to a smooth surface above
(embossing) the original surface level,
or below (debossing) the original
surface level.
