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| − | Of the more than 5,000 species of mammals, about 50 are used for [[Tanning leather|leather production]]. The most in the world processed [[Leather|leather]] comes from animals that we eat. The leather of the skin of [[Cow leather|cows]] including [[Zebu|zebu]], [[Water buffalo leather|water buffalo]], [[Sheep leather| | + | Of the more than 5,000 species of mammals, about 50 are used for [[Tanning leather|leather production]]. The most in the world processed [[Leather|leather]] comes from animals that we eat. The leather of the skin of [[Cow leather|cows]] including [[Zebu|zebu]], [[Water buffalo leather|water buffalo]], [[Sheep leather|sheep]] or [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Pig leather|pigs]] makes more than 90% of the [[Leather industry|world production]]. |
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Exotic leathers are leather from animal species that are relatively rare or leather from skin parts of animals that are rarely [[Tanning leather|processed]] into leather. Some exotic leathers are protected by the [[CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora|CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora)]]. Usually people thinks of the skin of [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] or [[Snake leather|snakes]] when thinking of exotic leathers. But there are also many types of exotic [[Fish leather|fish leather]] or leather from [[Chicken leather|chicken legs]] or from the [[Rumen leather|stomach of cows]]. Depending on the culture, the definition of what is exotic leathers, differs. | Exotic leathers are leather from animal species that are relatively rare or leather from skin parts of animals that are rarely [[Tanning leather|processed]] into leather. Some exotic leathers are protected by the [[CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora|CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora)]]. Usually people thinks of the skin of [[Crocodile leather|crocodiles]] or [[Snake leather|snakes]] when thinking of exotic leathers. But there are also many types of exotic [[Fish leather|fish leather]] or leather from [[Chicken leather|chicken legs]] or from the [[Rumen leather|stomach of cows]]. Depending on the culture, the definition of what is exotic leathers, differs. | ||
| − | Is exotic Leather [[Leather quality|better]] leather? The surfaces can [[Haptic|feel]] beautiful or it can be interesting because of the different look. [[Fur]] can be particularly soft or have a unique color. But the needs of leather could be satisfied with the leather which comes from the species which are reared for food. There | + | Is exotic Leather [[Leather quality|better]] leather? The surfaces can [[Haptic|feel]] beautiful or it can be interesting because of the different look. [[Fur]] can be particularly soft or have a unique color. But the needs of leather could be satisfied with the leather which comes from the species which are reared for food. There is no exotic leather, which surpasses all other leather types in the practical properties. But there are exotic leathers that look unique because of the exotic texture or color, and thus are valuable. |
[[Water buffalo leather]], [[Buffalo leather]], [[Deerskin|deerskin]], [[Beaver fur|beaver fur]], [[Reindeer leather|reindeer leather]] or [[Elkskin|elkskin]] are not very common, but there are no exotic leather in the strict sense. | [[Water buffalo leather]], [[Buffalo leather]], [[Deerskin|deerskin]], [[Beaver fur|beaver fur]], [[Reindeer leather|reindeer leather]] or [[Elkskin|elkskin]] are not very common, but there are no exotic leather in the strict sense. | ||
Revision as of 09:44, 26 April 2015
Of the more than 5,000 species of mammals, about 50 are used for leather production. The most in the world processed leather comes from animals that we eat. The leather of the skin of cows including zebu, water buffalo, sheep or goats and pigs makes more than 90% of the world production.
Cow leather - goats - pigs
| species | percentage leather production |
|---|---|
| cows, calves, water buffalos | 65-70% |
| sheep | 10-12% |
| goats | 8-10% |
| pigs | 5-7% |
Exotic leathers are leather from animal species that are relatively rare or leather from skin parts of animals that are rarely processed into leather. Some exotic leathers are protected by the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora). Usually people thinks of the skin of crocodiles or snakes when thinking of exotic leathers. But there are also many types of exotic fish leather or leather from chicken legs or from the stomach of cows. Depending on the culture, the definition of what is exotic leathers, differs.
Is exotic Leather better leather? The surfaces can feel beautiful or it can be interesting because of the different look. Fur can be particularly soft or have a unique color. But the needs of leather could be satisfied with the leather which comes from the species which are reared for food. There is no exotic leather, which surpasses all other leather types in the practical properties. But there are exotic leathers that look unique because of the exotic texture or color, and thus are valuable.
Water buffalo leather, Buffalo leather, deerskin, beaver fur, reindeer leather or elkskin are not very common, but there are no exotic leather in the strict sense.
Buffalo - Water buffalo - Deer
The leather of the following species is "exotic leather":
- Alligator leather
- Antelope leather
- Armadillo leather
- Bird leather
- Bull testicles
- Camel leather
- Carpincho leather
- Cat fur
- Chicken leather
- Crocodile leather
- Dog 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
- Lizard leather
- Ostrich leather
- Pangolin leather
- Peccary leather
- Rumen leather
- Sealskin
- Snake leather
- Turtle skin
- Walrus leather
- Yak leather
- Zebra hide
These leathers are in other countries and cultures not necessarily exotic leather: Kangaroo leather, horse leather or ostrich leather.
From a lot of species the skin is processed to leather, while the hair is obtained (hides, furs). For example cow hide, sheepskin, rabbit fur, sealskin or beaver fur.
Video about leather of different animal species
Leather of different animal species - Exotic leather
Additional information
- CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora
- Taxidermy - Hunting trophies - Mounted animals
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