The Use of Leather In Fashion
Luxurious leather has been fashionably used for centuries. Because leather breathes, is water resistant, travels well and lasts for years, it has become a popular material in the fashion industry. Several different types of skins are popular to use in fashion, including: - Calfskin, which is made from young cows; - Pigskin is leather from pigs; - Buckskin comes from deer or elk skin; - Kidskin is made from young goats; - Lambskin comes from young sheep and lambs; - Alligator skin is made from alligators and crocodiles. There are also different processes uses to finish the skins and make the suitable to use in fashion, such as: - Patent leather, which is given a shiny finish with oils, resin and varnish; - Suede, where the flesh side of the leather is brushed to make it nappy; - Nubuck, which is buffed on the hair side to create a velvety finish; - Top grain, where the real finish is usually sanded off and an imitation grain is stamped onto the leather; - Full grain, a leather that has ...