The name of this fine, soft leather is the French word for Sweden; Sweden was famous for gloves made of it
Suede 
leather is made from the underside of the skin, primarily lamb, ... fabric with a soft 
finish, but is easily distinguishable from actual suede leather... [DOC] [TLE] Suede | Define Suede at Dictionary.com [PAR] Suede definition, kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the 
flesh side or on ... 1855-60; < French (gants de) Sude (gloves from) Sweden.