Nappa leather is a type of leather that is known for its soft texture and durability. It is a generic term in the leather field and has no distinct test for characterization. Nappa leather is typically made from the hides of calves, lambs, and kid goats, which have soft hides. It is a full-grain, unsplit leather, meaning that the skin surface has not been modified apart from the removal of hair. Nappa leather is often used in leather products such as furniture, clothing, handbags, car seats, and shoes. The leather takes its name from Napa, California, where the process of making napa leather was created by Emanuel Manasse, a German tanner working for The Sawyer Tanning Company.

Nappa leather is often used as a premium material for car interiors because it promotes and accentuates a luxurious ambiance in vehicles. It is also used in other leather products such as furniture upholstery, clothing like jackets and gloves, wallets, briefcases, handbags or purses, shoes, and heavy-duty leather items such as holsters or utility belts. Nappa leather is known for its soft texture, durability, and water resistance. It is a popular choice for luxury vehicles interiors because of its refined look and feel.