Leathers · Hermès
Epsom
Also called Veau Epsom
Hermès's heat-embossed calfskin: light, rigid and easy to wipe clean.
Epsom is heat-printed: the embossing gives it a small, even grain and makes it more rigid. PurseBlog describes it as lightweight, scratch resistant and good at taking colour; it keeps its shape and can be wiped with a damp cloth. It was introduced in 2004 to replace Courchevel and is often used for Sellier Kellys and Birkins. Because the grain is stamped, it can wear away at points of contact, and that wear cannot be refurbished.
- Hide
- Calf
- Grain
- Embossed (heat-pressed), small and even
- Finish
- Slight sheen
- Structure
- Rigid; holds its shape
- Scratches
- Resistant; worn corners not refurbishable
- Introduced
- 2004 (replacing Courchevel)
Compared in: Togo vs Epsom (and Clemence), Saffiano vs Epsom, Swift vs Epsom, Chèvre vs Epsom, Evercolor vs Epsom
Care: how to care for it
Related: Embossed leather, Sellier, Togo, Togo vs Epsom (and Clemence)
House: Hermès