After wearing it for a month, my Calvin Klein Genuine Leather belt peeled off revealing a different material underneath. Why isn't it all leather?

The issue with your Calvin Klein Genuine Leather belt peeling off to reveal a non-leather material underneath likely stems from the misunderstanding around the term "genuine leather." Contrary to what many consumers might expect, "genuine leather" doesn't necessarily mean high-quality leather. It's often a lower-grade material that includes leather scraps, which are ground up and combined with glue or other binding agents. This mixture is then pressed into sheets or layers, sometimes with a top layer of actual leather to give it a leather-like appearance.

For a higher quality leather product, such as your preference for full-grain leather, it's important to look for products labeled as such. Full-grain leather is the top layer of the hide, which retains the natural grain and imperfections, making it durable and more authentic.

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