The IT Department provides the information technology required for the fulfilment of CERNâs mission in an efficient and effective manner. This includes data processing and storage, networks and support for the LHC and non-LHC experimental programme, as well as services for the accelerator complex and for the whole laboratory and its users.
Top Grain leather is considered as the second highest grade of leather, and is as strong and durable as full grain leather. It is split from the top layer of hide and sanded and refinished. Genuine leather is made from the remaining layers after the top layer has been removed. It has a suede surface that is refinished to appear of a higher grade. Top Grain leather is considered as the second highest grade of leather, and is as strong and durable as full grain leather.
Top-grain leather is the highest quality available. Leather upholstery runs the gamut from expensive, high-quality material that feels luxurious and soft on down to low-quality products touted as leather even though they are made mostly from synthetic materials.  Top-grain leather is the highest quality leather available, having the least number of blemishes.