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| − | '''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. | + | '''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, alligator, turtle-skin or pig-skin may also be used. |
Revision as of 23:56, May 28, 2007
Leather is the processed hide of an animal. The proceesing 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, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin or pig-skin may also be used.