Material made out of the tanning of hides Rogie Vachon Kings Jersey , 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 Robyn Regehr Kings Jersey , 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 Rob Scuderi Kings Jersey , 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 Peter Budaj Kings Jersey , 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 Nic Dowd Kings Jersey , 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