| − | '''Leather''' is the processed [[hide]] of an [[animal]]. The processing of leather requires tanning to preserve it. Shoes, bill-folds, [[coat]]s, [[boots]] upholstery and car-seats are often made of leather. Most leather is derived from cattle, but ostrich, kangaroo, deerskin, moose, elk, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin, snakeskin, sheepskin, goat-skin, or pig-skin may also be used. Leather is also very popular and "stylish" among [[redneck]]s, [[cowboy]]s, greasers, and musical subcultures (such as goths, punks, metalheads, and rockers). Many [[liberal]]s and [[atheist]]s protest against wearing leather as they believe it's "unethical" and will also advocate against wearing [[fur]], [[wool]], and [[silk]], despite the fact that God gave humans dominion over animals. | + | '''Leather''' is the processed [[hide]] of an [[animal]]. The processing of leather requires tanning to preserve it. Shoes, bill-folds, [[coat]]s, [[boots]] upholstery and car-seats are often made of leather. Most leather is derived from cattle, but ostrich, kangaroo, deerskin, moose, elk, bison, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin, snakeskin, sheepskin, goat-skin, or pig-skin may also be used. Leather is also very popular and "stylish" among [[redneck]]s, [[cowboy]]s, greasers, and musical subcultures (such as goths, punks, metalheads, and rockers). Many [[liberal]]s and [[atheist]]s protest against wearing leather as they believe it's "unethical" and will also advocate against wearing [[fur]], [[wool]], and [[silk]], despite the fact that God gave humans dominion over animals. |