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Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides, pelts and skins of animals, primarily cows. Leather is a very important clothing material, and its other uses are legion. Together with wood, leather formed the basis of much ancient technology. Leather with the fur still attached is simply called fur.
Forms of leather
There are a number of processes whereby the skin of a dead animal can be formed into a supple, strong material commonly called leather.
- Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using tannin (hence the name "tanning") and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, tree bark, and other such sources. It is supple and brown in color, with the exact shade depending on the mix of chemicals and the color of the flesh. Vegetable-tanned leather is not stable in water; it tends to discolor, and if left to soak and then dry it will shrink and become less supple and harder. In hot water, it will shrink drastically and plasticize, becoming rigid and eventually becoming brittle.
- Alum-tanned leather is tanned using aluminum salts mixed with a variety of binders and protein sources, such as flour, egg yolk, etc. Purists argue that alum-tanned leather is technically "tawed" and not tanned, as the resulting material will rot in water. Very light shades of leather are possible using this process, but the resulting material is not as supple as vegetable-tanned leather.
- Rawhide is made by scraping the skin thin, soaking it in lime, and then stretching it while it dries. Like alum-tanning, rawhide is not technically "leather", but is usually lumped in with the other forms. Rawhide is stiffer and more brittle than other forms of leather, and is primarily found in uses such as drum heads where it does not need to flex significantly; it is also cut up into cords for use in lacing or stitching, or for making dog toys.
- Boiled leather is a hide product (vegetable-tanned leather) that has been hardened by being immersed in hot water, or in boiled wax or similar substances. Historically, it was used as armour due to its hardness and light weight, but it has also been used for book binding.
- Chrome-tanned leather, invented in 1858, is tanned using chromium sulfate and other salts of chromium. It is more supple and pliable than vegetable-tanned leather, and does not discolor or lose shape as drastically in water as vegetable-tanned. More esoteric colors are possible using chrome tanning.
- Brain-tanned leathers are exceptionaly absorbent of water. They are made by a labor-intensive process which uses emulsified oils (often those of animal brains) and which has not been industralized. They are known for their exceptional softness and their ability to be washed.
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21stCscribe (MarcNash) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:30:08 -0000
Stiff Upper lips &leather upper soles? Not on your nelly. A crowbar to the modern British soul, fiction on Amazon http://bit.ly/4YUz2l #book
and next to it, an elegant drawing of a man's shoe and a woman's formal shoe. So did people give leather on the 3rd anniversary?
MistressAubrey (Mistress Aubrey) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:29:56 -0000
and next to it, an elegant drawing of a man's shoe and a woman's formal shoe. So did people give leather on the 3rd anniversary?
Yo its snowing here nyc... I grabbed my leather and threw my vest over top of that
kidchocolate (Peter Quillin) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:29:23 -0000
Yo its snowing here nyc... I grabbed my leather and threw my vest over top of that
@FilansLaw on ye and shane looked good in leather trousers and mark invited me to be his caveman lol xxxx
madaboutnicky (nico kelly) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:29:08 -0000
@FilansLaw on ye and shane looked good in leather trousers and mark invited me to be his caveman lol xxxx
on front, a couple in elegant clothes, then open it up and it reads, "Three years of happiness and now your LEATHER day is here." heee hee
MistressAubrey (Mistress Aubrey) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:28:40 -0000
on front, a couple in elegant clothes, then open it up and it reads, "Three years of happiness and now your LEATHER day is here." heee hee
free great black leather sofa and lounge! (hillcrest/north park): Couldn't sell them in time, now I have to get rid... http://bit.ly/5s3M6e
FreeListSD (Free List: San Diego) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:28:33 -0000
free great black leather sofa and lounge! (hillcrest/north park): Couldn't sell them in time, now I have to get rid... http://bit.ly/5s3M6e
Co. - India. Manufacturer and exporter of leather garments (jackets, coats and trousers). Includes profile, product images, leather care tips, slide show factory tour and contact details.
Export Inc. - Turkey. Manufacturer of belts, wallets and bags and distributor of pashminas and shawls. Includes profile, news, image gallery of products and contact information. [English/Turkish].
Trades Pvt Ltd. - India. Manufacturer and exporter of leather items, including apparel, shoes, saddle bags, luggage and office goods. Product galleries and company profile.
Adiller Deri - Turkey. Design and manufacture of men's and women's fashion, from a variety of genuine leather types. Multi-lingual site.
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Agripina Soares - Brazil. Manufactures the Agrimodas label women's leather and knitwear apparel for day or evening wear. Includes a brief company profile and product photos.
Alba International - India. Manufactures, supplies and exports men's and women's leather jackets, pants and vests, coats and bikers' jackets. Includes a company profile and product descriptions and photos.
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Anky Leathearwear - Pakistan. Manufacturer and exporter of motorcycle gloves, jackets, suits, shoes, trousers and accessories. Includes product photos.
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Art Exports - India. Manufacturer and exporter of women's and men's leather garments, jackets and accessories. Includes a company profile and product photos.
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Ashish Harsh Investments Pvt. Ltd. - India. Manufactures and exports leather bags, wallets, folios and folders. Includes a company profile.
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Baisemark, Ltd - UK. Manufacturers and importers of leather and suede garments and soft furnishings.
Brilliant Leather Goods Co Ltd - Hong Kong. Manufacturer and exporter of leather and fur coats and jackets. Includes product range and enquiry form.
Canterbury Leather International Limited - New Zealand. Manufacturers and wholesalers of sheepskin footwear and apparel. Includes profile, images of collections and contact details.
Colusar - USA. Manufactures men's and women's lambskin and leather jackets. Contains a catalog, order forms and requirements.
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Confex Jakab - Romania. Manufacturer of Leather, fur and textile garments and accessories. [English/Italian/German/Roumanian/Hungarian]
CP Manufacturas - Bogata, Colombia. Designs and manufactures women's leather and synthetic material handbags. [Spanish and English]
Creations Jez - Canada. Leather garments for men and women. Explanation of the various kinds of leather used for clothing, finishing processes and care. English and French.
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D. Cohn Trans Canada - Canada. Cased, open or taxidermy, custom and wild fur dressing, and game hide dressing. Standard and custom dying.
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Dewkap International - India. Manufactures and exports men's and women's leather garments and accessories geared for the European and American markets. Includes a company profile, product details and photos and an order form.
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Dewyne Industries - Pakistan. Manufacturer of leather garment, gloves and bags made with knitwear and denim.
Fashion Factory - India. Manufacturer and exporter of leather garments for men, ladies and children in suede and nappa. Includes details of company and product galleries.
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Fine Mac Corporation - Pakistan. Manufacturer of sports and fashion garments, gloves and other accessories. Includes on-line and down-loadable profile, product catalogs, policies and contact information.
G Enterprises Gurgaon - India. Manufactures and exports men's and women's leather garments, and operates a tannery. Includes a company profile, information about equipment, a product showroom and a list of clientele.
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GNN International - USA. Custom design and manufacture of machine made and hand crafted leather goods, footwear and garments for wholesale and promotional purposes. Detailed product catalogs.
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Gokova Leather Co. - Turkey. Manufacturers leather garments for men and women and produces specialized leathers for manufacturers of garments and footwear. Includes a company profile and a showroom of products. [Turkish and English]
Hongyang Group Co., Ltd - China. Garments and fashion accessories from pig, sheep and cowhide leathers. Also, artificial leather garments. English and Chinese.
JBF Ceintures BV - The Netherlands. Manufacturer and exporter of leather belts and synthetic accessories for men and women. Includes product photos and descriptions and a company request form. [English and Dutch]
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Kabir Leathers - India. Manufacturer and exporter of leather garments and bags. Includes profile, product images and contact details.
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Laser Source (HK) Company Limited - Hong Kong. Manufactures women's leather handbags, jackets and skirts, as well as knitted fabric, jersey, chiffon, satin and faux suede items. Includes a company profile and a products catalog.
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Leather Chic - Eagle Crest Industries, Inc - USA. Designer and manufacturer of hand-crafted leather clothing, bags and accessories for women. Includes profile, catalog, show schedules and details of wholesale and retail shopping.
Leather Made in Italy - Portal to Italian leather fashion and goods manufacturing companies and trade sites.
Leather Master - Canada. Custom tailoring for men's and ladies fashions including casual wear, formal wear, riding apparel and adaptive clothing.
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Legend Scandinavia - Denmark. Designer and manufacturer of men's and women's clothing. Includes images of collection and contact details. [Danish/English].
Mabrun - Italy. Design and manufacture of leather and sheepskin fashion and sportswear for men and women. Include profile and product images. [English/Italian].
MI Vindchy Designs (P) Ltd. - India. Manufacturer and exporter of garments for men and women, from sheep and goat nappa. Includes profile and images of range of jackets.
PNIX - Argentina. Manufactures, designs and exports men's, women's and children's leather jackets. [Spanish and English]
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Punihani International - India. Manufacturers and exporters of leather garments, bags and wallets, belts and home decor items. Provides a company profile, product details, photos and factory locations.
Quality Seal Products - Pakistan. Manufacturers and exporters of hunting garments, fashion and sports gloves, and accessories. Includes a brief company profile, product descriptions and photos.
Safa Enterprises - Pakistan. Manufactures and exports motorbike, leather and fashion garments, leather gloves and bags. Contains a company profile and product illustrations.
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Saroj International - India. Design and manufacture of leather fashion for men and women.
Scully Inc. - Manufacturer of leather clothing and accessories. Includes company history and form for product line catalogs.
Sepici Holding - Turkey. Group of manufacturing companies, specialised in leather garments, shoe products and accessories.
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Shafqat - Pakistan. Leather garments, and jackets.
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Shepherd Woolskins Australia - Vertically integrated sheep- and lambskin tannery, and footwear, bed underlay, rugs, garment and car seat covers manufacturing company. Also, pre-owned leather tannery machinery and equipment, and footwear manufacturing machines.
Sherazi Leather Industry - Pakistan. Manufactures and exports men's and women's leather garments, bags, wallets and gloves. Includes a history of the company and product photos.
Sinclair Srl - Italy. Design and manufacture of handcrafted leather and sheepskin outerwear fashion for men and women.
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Sleazy Studio - Bulgaria. Producer of leather jackets and accessories for men, women and children. Includes the company's history, product photos and a video clip.
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Swampy Acres - Manufacturer of alligator, ostrich and snake accessories for women and men.
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Tanya Fashions - India. Manufacturers and exporters of men's and women's jackets, coats, pants and accessories. Includes a company profile and a catalog of products.
Thukral Sons - India. Manufacturers and exporter of leather and woolen garments. Includes profile and product range of jackets.
Top One International Pvt Ltd. - Pakistan. Manufacturer and exporter of a variety of leatherwear and accessories.
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Ujay Pvt., Ltd - Pakistan. Design and manufacture of leather fashion for men and women, from cow leather. Also, cordura garments and clothing accessories.
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Velaii - Argentina. Manufacturing women's leather and suede jackets, tops, skirts, bags, and accessories. Includes product photos.
Vircos Services - Italy. Offering design, sourcing, research and prototype manufacture services for the leather clothing market. [English/German/Italian].
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Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. - Retails men's and women's leather outerwear, apparel and accessories. (Nasdaq: WLSN).
Winmark Leather - Chinese manufacturer of leather garments.
Zaco International - Pakistan. Manufacturer and exporter of motor bike and fashion suits, jackets and gloves. Includes profile, image galleries of products and contact details.
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Zanelini Leatherwear - India. Manufacturer and exporter of coats, blazers, jackets, shirts, vests, trousers, skirts and shorts. Includes profile and contact details.
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Zhengzhou Leather Garment Factory - China. Manufacturer and exporter of goat skin leather garments. Includes profile, details of services and awards and product images.[English/Chinese].
Ziemys, Ltd - Lithuania. Design and manufacture of clothing and fashion accessories, from genuine and artificial leather and fur. Also, home furnishings and carpets. English and Lithuanian.
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Zlatna Belka - Bulgaria. Manufacturer and exporter of leather and fur garments and undressed skins. Includes images of collection and contact details. [English/Bulgarian].
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