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Reptiles leather is [[leather]] that come from reptiles like [[Snakeskin|snakes]], [[Lizard leather|lizards]], [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] and [[Alligator leather|alligators]]. They are usually used to make expensive [[leather shoes|shoes]] and [[Leather handbags|handbags]]. | Reptiles leather is [[leather]] that come from reptiles like [[Snakeskin|snakes]], [[Lizard leather|lizards]], [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] and [[Alligator leather|alligators]]. They are usually used to make expensive [[leather shoes|shoes]] and [[Leather handbags|handbags]]. | ||
| − | The difficulty in the [[leather production|production of leather]] from reptiles is generally that their skin structure compared to mammals has | + | The difficulty in the [[leather production|production of leather]] from reptiles is generally that their skin structure compared to mammals has reduced stretchability and lower total usable surface. Undamaged reptile skins are rare and in contrast to cattle the rest of the animals cannot be used profitably for other purposes (food production etc.). For crocodiles, only the belly and skins of younger animals are processed to leather. This makes reptile leather significantly more expensive. Usually hides between [[Measures and weights|28 and 35 cm width]] are used. |
| − | Due to the threatening situation for many species of reptiles, many reptile leathers cannot be sold anymore or only under strict rules since 1976 (CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora). | + | Due to the threatening situation for many species of reptiles, many reptile leathers cannot be sold anymore or can only be sold under strict rules since 1976 (CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora). |
Legitim sold reptile leather have a seal of the International Reptile Federation and a reptile species protection label, which gives information about the year and place of manufacture, manufacturing company, reptile species and article group by means of a number code. | Legitim sold reptile leather have a seal of the International Reptile Federation and a reptile species protection label, which gives information about the year and place of manufacture, manufacturing company, reptile species and article group by means of a number code. | ||
| − | These leathers come from reptile farms such as the Samut Prakarn Farm in Bangkok, Thailand, where about | + | These leathers come from reptile farms such as the Samut Prakarn Farm in Bangkok, Thailand, where about 20,000 reptiles are kept on 400,000 square meters and about 10,000 hides are produced each year. A farm of comparable size is also located in Mombasa, Kenya. |
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In Italy, there is a material which is used for [[leather bag|bags]] and is called "Cocco-Ligator". The manufacturing process appears to be patented. In this process, [[Bonded leather|fibres]] of [[split leather]] of [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] and [[Alligator leather|alligators]] are heated, then provided with a [[finish|high-gloss surface]] and then glued to a further leather layer. The method is also referred to as the "ligathor method". The surface is [[Embossed leather|embossed]] in crocodile surface style. | In Italy, there is a material which is used for [[leather bag|bags]] and is called "Cocco-Ligator". The manufacturing process appears to be patented. In this process, [[Bonded leather|fibres]] of [[split leather]] of [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] and [[Alligator leather|alligators]] are heated, then provided with a [[finish|high-gloss surface]] and then glued to a further leather layer. The method is also referred to as the "ligathor method". The surface is [[Embossed leather|embossed]] in crocodile surface style. | ||
| − | Although this leather is advertised as innovative and as something special, it is only [[Bonded leather|heat-bonded leather fibres]] from [[split leather]], which is then glued onto another leather. It is questionable, whether the material should be [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|declared as "leather"]] at all. The consumer might think that it has to do with real [[exotic leather]], as it is according to the description, but the base material is waste | + | Although this leather is advertised as innovative and as something special, it is only [[Bonded leather|heat-bonded leather fibres]] from [[split leather]], which is then glued onto another leather. It is questionable, whether the material should be [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|declared as "leather"]] at all. The consumer might think that it has to do with real [[exotic leather]], as it is according to the description, but the base material is waste obtained from production of reptile leather. |
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Reptile leather
Reptiles leather is leather that come from reptiles like snakes, lizards, crocodiles and alligators. They are usually used to make expensive shoes and handbags.
The difficulty in the production of leather from reptiles is generally that their skin structure compared to mammals has reduced stretchability and lower total usable surface. Undamaged reptile skins are rare and in contrast to cattle the rest of the animals cannot be used profitably for other purposes (food production etc.). For crocodiles, only the belly and skins of younger animals are processed to leather. This makes reptile leather significantly more expensive. Usually hides between 28 and 35 cm width are used.
Due to the threatening situation for many species of reptiles, many reptile leathers cannot be sold anymore or can only be sold under strict rules since 1976 (CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora).
Legitim sold reptile leather have a seal of the International Reptile Federation and a reptile species protection label, which gives information about the year and place of manufacture, manufacturing company, reptile species and article group by means of a number code.
These leathers come from reptile farms such as the Samut Prakarn Farm in Bangkok, Thailand, where about 20,000 reptiles are kept on 400,000 square meters and about 10,000 hides are produced each year. A farm of comparable size is also located in Mombasa, Kenya.
Lizard leather. Handbag of green iguana.
Cocco-Ligator
In Italy, there is a material which is used for bags and is called "Cocco-Ligator". The manufacturing process appears to be patented. In this process, fibres of split leather of crocodiles and alligators are heated, then provided with a high-gloss surface and then glued to a further leather layer. The method is also referred to as the "ligathor method". The surface is embossed in crocodile surface style.
Although this leather is advertised as innovative and as something special, it is only heat-bonded leather fibres from split leather, which is then glued onto another leather. It is questionable, whether the material should be declared as "leather" at all. The consumer might think that it has to do with real exotic leather, as it is according to the description, but the base material is waste obtained from production of reptile leather.
Video about leather of different animal species
Leather of different animal species. - Exotic leather.
Additional information
Other exotic leather
- Alligator leather
- Alpaca fur
- Antelope leather
- Armadillo leather
- Bird leather
- Bull testicles
- Caiman leather
- Camel leather
- Carpincho leather
- Cat fur
- Chicken leather
- Crocodile leather
- Dog leather
- Donkey leather
- Elephant leather
- Fish leather: Eel, shark, salmon, moray eel, stingray and many others
- Frog leather - Toad leather
- Giraffe leather
- Hippo Leather
- Horsehide - Horse leather
- Kangaroo leather
- Llama Fur
- Lizard leather
- Ostrich leather
- Pangolin leather
- Peccary leather
- Rumen leather
- Sealskin leather
- Snakeskin
- Turtle skin
- Walrus leather
- Yak leather
- Zebra hide
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