A Jump Out Of Skins
Karishma Roy
Material made out of the tanning of hides, pelts and skins, of
animals, are known as leathers. Leathers with the furs still
attached are called furs. This together with wood formed the
basis of much ancient technology.
There are various forms. Some of the forms are vegetable-tanned,
alum-tanned, rawhide, boiled, chrome-tanned, and brain-tanned,
are mainly of three types namely Full-Grain, Corrected-Grain,
and Suede.
The Full-Grain type are made from the finest raw material, are
clean natural hides. The natural state allows strength and
durability. The ability to breathe, and furnish with comfort are
features of this form. The natural Full-Grain surface wears
better. Furniture and foot wear are made from Full Grain.
Corrected-Grains are fuzzy on one side and smooth on the other.
Hides made from inferior quality raw materials have an
artificial grain applied. Suedes are an interior split of the
hide, fuzzy on both sides, and are less durable.
Other uncommon forms include Patent, Shagreen and Buckskin.
Glossy hides are known as Patent. The modern patent usually has
a plastic coating.
The rough and grainy types are known as Shagreen and were
formerly made from the back of a horse, or that of a wild ass.
Skins of sharks and rays are now common in the making of
Shagreen.
The tawing technique uses animal brains or other fatty materials
to alter hides. Supple suede-like hides are usually smoked
heavily, and are known as Buckskin.
Animal skins and hides commonly used in the manufacture of
briefcases, wallets and luggage, are made from Belting, and Napa.
Beltings are full grain animal skins that were formerly used as
pulley belts and in other machinery. Found on the surface of
briefcases, portfolios, and wallets, Beltings have a thick, firm
feel, and smooth finish. Napas or Nappas are extremely soft and
supple, and are commonly found in higher quality wallets, and
other applications.
Bicast and Bonded are not true leathers, but contain similar
material. Bicast contains some amount of animal skin. The Bonded
type are a combination of ninety percent to hundred percent
fibers bonded together with latex binders.
Most leathers are made out of cowhide. Lambskins are used for
soft materials in expensive apparels. Kangaroo hides are also
used to make strong but flexible motorcycle gloves.
Motorcyclists favor lightweight Kangaroo skin.
Exotic skins are considered beautiful. Certain snakes and
crocodiles continue to be hunted for the exotic. At a certain
point in time farming of ostriches for feathers became popular
and thus the availability of Ostrich skin.
Rugged occupations, cowboys, and leather clad aviators have been
synonymous. With the invention of motorcycles, heavy animal skin
jackets and trousers to protect the body from road rash came
about to be used.
Footwear, baggage, and other accessories are commonly used.
Knife cases, guitar straps, gloves, and coasters are also
common. Purses and wallets, business card holders, and credit
card holders are indeed popular. Portfolio bags, brief cases,
executive duffle bags, backpacks, and tote bags are other
important things today. Gifts of accessories are also not
uncommon.
Some sections of society particularly animal rights activist are
against the use of leather. This section considers the wearing
of skins as not only unnecessary but also vulgar. Yet the use
continues.
People for the ethical Treatment of Animals have urged the
British high commissioner to end the killing of Canadian black
bears for the headpieces of Royal Guards headpieces and to
switch to faux fur instead. Canadian rocker Peaches wants Canada
to can the bloody seal hunt. Ralph Lauren has announced a
decision to stop using fur in any apparel or home collections.
A synthetic form made out of plastic called Pleather or plastic
leather has now found uses as an inexpensive substitute. Lighter
and warmer, the use of this form as an alternative to animal
skin has increased. Pleathers are made out of polyurethane or
polyvinyl chloride. An animal rights activist might like this.
Talk about Pleather spiked dog collars and the the animal has
bigger bark that the bite.
The most well known pleathers are Naugahyde made from a
fictional animal called the Nauga whose hides are supposedly the
natural source of all the Naugahyde manufactured. According to
the story the Naugas are nocturnal aquatic mammals without hair
that live in the Naugatuck River, and can be made to come to the
surface at night by shining a flashlight into the water. The
Naugas are then captured and sorted to make Naugahyde. The seams
between the Naugas disappear resulting in a seamless,
leather-like Naughyde. The save the Naugas campaign continues.
About the author:
The Author compiles and puts together information for
interesting reading. Karishma Roy Editorial Assistance
Material made out of the tanning of hides, pelts and skins, of
animals, are known as leathers. Leathers with the furs still
attached are called furs. This together with wood formed the
basis of much ancient technology.
There are various forms. Some of the forms are vegetable-tanned,
alum-tanned, rawhide, boiled, chrome-tanned, and brain-tanned,
are mainly of three types namely Full-Grain, Corrected-Grain,
and Suede.
The Full-Grain type are made from the finest raw material, are
clean natural hides. The natural state allows strength and
durability. The ability to breathe, and furnish with comfort are
features of this form. The natural Full-Grain surface wears
better. Furniture and foot wear are made from Full Grain.
Corrected-Grains are fuzzy on one side and smooth on the other.
Hides made from inferior quality raw materials have an
artificial grain applied. Suedes are an interior split of the
hide, fuzzy on both sides, and are less durable.
Other uncommon forms include Patent, Shagreen and Buckskin.
Glossy hides are known as Patent. The modern patent usually has
a plastic coating.
The rough and grainy types are known as Shagreen and were
formerly made from the back of a horse, or that of a wild ass.
Skins of sharks and rays are now common in the making of
Shagreen.
The tawing technique uses animal brains or other fatty materials
to alter hides. Supple suede-like hides are usually smoked
heavily, and are known as Buckskin.
Animal skins and hides commonly used in the manufacture of
briefcases, wallets and luggage, are made from Belting, and Napa.
Beltings are full grain animal skins that were formerly used as
pulley belts and in other machinery. Found on the surface of
briefcases, portfolios, and wallets, Beltings have a thick, firm
feel, and smooth finish. Napas or Nappas are extremely soft and
supple, and are commonly found in higher quality wallets, and
other applications.
Bicast and Bonded are not true leathers, but contain similar
material. Bicast contains some amount of animal skin. The Bonded
type are a combination of ninety percent to hundred percent
fibers bonded together with latex binders.
Most leathers are made out of cowhide. Lambskins are used for
soft materials in expensive apparels. Kangaroo hides are also
used to make strong but flexible motorcycle gloves.
Motorcyclists favor lightweight Kangaroo skin.
Exotic skins are considered beautiful. Certain snakes and
crocodiles continue to be hunted for the exotic. At a certain
point in time farming of ostriches for feathers became popular
and thus the availability of Ostrich skin.
Rugged occupations, cowboys, and leather clad aviators have been
synonymous. With the invention of motorcycles, heavy animal skin
jackets and trousers to protect the body from road rash came
about to be used.
Footwear, baggage, and other accessories are commonly used.
Knife cases, guitar straps, gloves, and coasters are also
common. Purses and wallets, business card holders, and credit
card holders are indeed popular. Portfolio bags, brief cases,
executive duffle bags, backpacks, and tote bags are other
important things today. Gifts of accessories are also not
uncommon.
Some sections of society particularly animal rights activist are
against the use of leather. This section considers the wearing
of skins as not only unnecessary but also vulgar. Yet the use
continues.
People for the ethical Treatment of Animals have urged the
British high commissioner to end the killing of Canadian black
bears for the headpieces of Royal Guards headpieces and to
switch to faux fur instead. Canadian rocker Peaches wants Canada
to can the bloody seal hunt. Ralph Lauren has announced a
decision to stop using fur in any apparel or home collections.
A synthetic form made out of plastic called Pleather or plastic
leather has now found uses as an inexpensive substitute. Lighter
and warmer, the use of this form as an alternative to animal
skin has increased. Pleathers are made out of polyurethane or
polyvinyl chloride. An animal rights activist might like this.
Talk about Pleather spiked dog collars and the the animal has
bigger bark that the bite.
The most well known pleathers are Naugahyde made from a
fictional animal called the Nauga whose hides are supposedly the
natural source of all the Naugahyde manufactured. According to
the story the Naugas are nocturnal aquatic mammals without hair
that live in the Naugatuck River, and can be made to come to the
surface at night by shining a flashlight into the water. The
Naugas are then captured and sorted to make Naugahyde. The seams
between the Naugas disappear resulting in a seamless,
leather-like Naughyde. The save the Naugas campaign continues.
About the author:
The Author compiles and puts together information for
interesting reading. Karishma Roy Editorial Assistance
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