| − | '''Leather''' is made from the [[skin]] of an [[animal]]. Wallets, [[coat]]s and [[boots]] are sometimes made of leather. | + | '''Leather''' is the processed [[hide]] of an [[animal]]. The proceesing 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, crocodile, or pig-skin may also be used. |