I think it is known as ULTRA SUEDE..washable because it's made from ''miracle'' fibers. Not leather suede, which can only be dry cleaned. My bro in law said he washed his 'brushed leather' coat (like suede) because "it is made from cow hide and cows stand in the rain and & it doesn't hurt their coat"!! I picked up several colors of ultra suede scraps at a yd sale & I plan to use them for trims on garments. You SURE made out like Flynn on your purchase.