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| − | '''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, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin, sheepskin, or pig-skin may also be used. | + | '''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). |
[[Category:Agriculture]] | [[Category:Agriculture]] | ||
[[Category:Clothing]] | [[Category:Clothing]] | ||
Revision as of 17:49, May 21, 2017
Leather is the processed hide of an animal. The processing of leather requires tanning to preserve it. Shoes, bill-folds, coats, 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 rednecks, cowboys, greasers, and musical subcultures (such as goths, punks, metalheads, and rockers).