Velvety leather (5)
I believe the answer is:
suede
'velvety leather' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Undressed kidskin" , "Leather with a soft napped surface" , "Hide from kids" , "Type of leather" , "material used in gloves" .)