Soft leather named for a Scandinavian country (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Form of leather" , "Undressed leather" , "Type of leather" , "Leather with flesh side rubbed to velvety nap" , "Soft, velvety leather" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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