napa leather

noun

: a glove leather made by tawing sheepskins with a soap-and-oil mixture
also : a similar soft leather

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The dressy sneaker will be available in two materials and four colorways including Taupe and Ivory napa leather or Vintage Port and Charcoal suede, set upon a white sole. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Napa, California

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of napa leather was in 1897

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“Napa leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/napa%20leather. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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