Some clothing and fashion items are part of any wardrobe. In almost anyone’s wardrobe, leather wear items can be found, amongst others complete leather outfits such as leather suits and leather coats, or products such as shoes, robust winter boots or handbags. The universal use of leather is a key characteristic of the natural material. Do to this and due to its robustness, its flexibility and smooth surface leather becomes an important basic material for the production of many goods. Furthermore, leather is waterproof, breathable and durable which makes it an ideal partner in biker wear.

 

In the fashion and textile industry, leather is used for the manufacturing of many leather clothes such as trousers, jackets, belts or vests. But also when it comes to protection, leather plays a key role in areas such as leather motorcycle wear. Besides, in both areas ladies wear and men’s leather wear, leather is used for sexy leather wear or fetish items. Besides other natural materials such as wool or linen, leather in various colours is definitely outstanding. Leather clothing has developed itself as integral part of today’s outfits. Accessories such as wallets, hats or bags in each shape made of leather are quite popular. Due to its price and time intensive manufacturing processes leather is often replaced by imitations which look and feel like real leather.

 

The history and use of leather is almost as old as mankind. Leather has always been used as protective material for clothing or for housing. The leather tanning processes were already known 6000 years ago in Egypt. Since 2000 BC, tanning with natural materials was practised in Europe – mostly with the bark of oaks and beech trees. Since the 19th century, the leather tanning processes were industrialised due to inventions and new materials. Leather can be differentiated by its origin, its manufacturing technique, the processing of the leather’s surface or its final purpose. Leather gets a special treatment when used, for example, for a bookbinder’s purposes or for the use in cars or furniture.

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