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| − | + | Reindeers are part of the [[Deerskin|deer family]] and are often kept in large herds in the far north (Alaska, northern Norway, Lapland, Finland, North America and Spitzbergen). In Canada, similar species living in the wild are referred to as a cariboo (caribou). The skins of these animals are [[Chamois leather|chamois tanned]] to obtain a [[leather quality|durable]] [[suede]], which is mostly used as [[leather clothing|clothing leather]]. | |
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| − | + | Eskimos use reindeer skins with hair to make [[leather clothing|clothing]] when the temperatures are extremely low. Eskimos make two suits for particularly cold temperatures. An undergarment consisting of a jacket with hood, furry [[Leather pants - Leather trousers|trousers]], fur [[Leather boots|boots]] and [[Leather gloves|gloves]]. In the case of the undercoat, the hair of the skin is to the inside and the top clothing has the hair to the outside. Reindeer skin is particularly suitable for the reindeer's hair which is hollow. This makes the coat even better insulating and soft. No animal in the polar region has fur with such good properties for the manufacturing of insulating clothing. | |
Revision as of 19:18, 12 February 2017
Reindeers are part of the deer family and are often kept in large herds in the far north (Alaska, northern Norway, Lapland, Finland, North America and Spitzbergen). In Canada, similar species living in the wild are referred to as a cariboo (caribou). The skins of these animals are chamois tanned to obtain a durable suede, which is mostly used as clothing leather.
Reindeer suede is not distinguishable from goats suede.
Reindeer leather jacket of www.heinzbauer.com.
Eskimos use reindeer skins with hair to make clothing when the temperatures are extremely low. Eskimos make two suits for particularly cold temperatures. An undergarment consisting of a jacket with hood, furry trousers, fur boots and gloves. In the case of the undercoat, the hair of the skin is to the inside and the top clothing has the hair to the outside. Reindeer skin is particularly suitable for the reindeer's hair which is hollow. This makes the coat even better insulating and soft. No animal in the polar region has fur with such good properties for the manufacturing of insulating clothing.
Video about leather of different animal species
Leather of different animal species - Exotic leather
Additional information
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