What kinds of natural leather are there?

The thickness of the dermis layer of various animal skins, fish skins, etc. is relatively thick. Their use as clothing materials has a long history. Clothing leather is mainly clothing leather and shoe leather. And leather can also be made into clothing labels and leather patches, and then used on bags, hats, and clothing.

Leather products made of genuine leather are generally more upscale and luxurious. Moreover, they mostly use pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, and deerskin as the main raw material skins. In addition, fish leather and reptile leather are also used in the processing and production of decorative leather for clothing and luggage. Several types of leathers that are commonly used in various garments are:

1. Cow leather

Cow leather is chemically and physically processed raw cowhide into a non-perishable, flexible, and breathable product. Therefore, it has greater strength, wears resistance, and folding resistance. The grain pores of the cowhide are finely dispersed. The surface is flat and smooth. Brightness is higher after polishing. And it has good air permeability and is an excellent clothing material. Therefore, it is often used in bag materials, sports tops, footwear, and leather bags.

2. pig leather

The structural characteristic of pig skin is that the dermal tissue is relatively rough and irregular. Hair roots are deep and pass through the cortex to the fat layer. Therefore, there are voids in the leather pores. Its breathability is better than cowhide. But the cortex is rough and elastic. The grain is uneven. The pores are large and deep. Therefore, we mainly use it in the footwear industry.

3. goat leather

Goat leather is thinner. Also, the fibrous cortex of the dermis is thinner. Therefore, its surface is arranged more in parallel, and the organization is more compact. So the surface has a strong luster. And it's breathable, flexible, and strong. The grained pores are oblong and oblique into the leather. The rough lines are raised upwards. Then, several pores are arranged in a group of fish scales. Therefore, we mainly use it for outerwear, sports tops, etc.

4. sheep leather

Sheep leather is characterized by a thin epidermis. The fiber bundles in the leather are tightly interwoven. The finished leather feels smooth to the touch. And it has better extensibility and elasticity. But the strength is slightly less. It is widely used in clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, backpacks, etc.

5. horse leather

Horse leather is slightly thicker than cow leather. Especially the back part of the leather is fine and solid. So it can be used for shoemaking. The pores are slightly larger and oval in shape, forming a wavy arrangement. However, horsehide is less used in clothing.

In addition, deer leather, snake leather, crocodile leather, etc. are also often used in clothing and decorative appliances.

Well, the above are the 5 kinds of natural leather we commonly see. Not only can they be made into clothing labels, but they can also be printed with brand logos. And they can also be made into leather patches, which can then be sewn onto clothes, bags, and hats. Hope this article is helpful to you all.