Translation guide
Suede is a type of leather with a soft, napped finish. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword スエード, but native terms exist for specific contexts.
Referring to suede as a material for clothing, shoes, bags, etc.
The most common and widely understood term for suede. Used in fashion, retail, and everyday conversation.
This jacket is made of suede.
It's better not to wear suede shoes on rainy days.
Literally 'raised-hair leather'. A more technical term used in manufacturing or leathercraft. Not common in daily conversation.
Suede is delicate, so it requires special care.
Referring to synthetic or faux suede materials.
スエード is a loanword and is perfectly natural in Japanese. You can use it just like any other noun: スエードの〜 (suede something). There's no need to use the native term 起毛革 unless you're in a specialized context.
Artificial suede is easier to care for than real suede.