The term "Suede" is applied to a leather finished on the flesh side by buffering, so as to raise a velvet-like nap. The typical suede leather is produced from the smaller skins, such as calfskin, kidskin, lambskin and goatskin, although cowhide has also been used. Laces crafted out of suede leather comes in a variety of tones, textures, and patterns. The luxurious "feel" and pleasing appearance of these laces heightens its appeal. Suede Leather Lace is the staple item of miniature tack making as it resist moisture, fading, shrinking and stretching.

Laces made of suede leather offer durable qualities and striking designs. Ranging from velvety to rough surface, the outlook of suede leather lace depends upon the kind of animal and the finishing process. The color ranges from black, beige, coral, cobalt blue, brown, fuschia, gold and grey. Suede leather lacing tend to secrete buffing dust at first, therefore these are used with garments which are similar in color at the beginning.