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There are about 1 billion sheep and lambs in the world of which 15 to 25% are slaughtered annually. Sheep leather, [[lamb leather]] and [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|lambskin]] are second behind [[cow leather]] with about 10% of world production. 90% of the sheep are woolly sheep. The finer and denser the wool, the thinner and worse the [[leather quality]]. Sheep leather is used for [[Leather book cover|book covers]], [[leather clothing|clothing]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather accessories]] and occasionally for [[leather furniture|furniture]]. | There are about 1 billion sheep and lambs in the world of which 15 to 25% are slaughtered annually. Sheep leather, [[lamb leather]] and [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|lambskin]] are second behind [[cow leather]] with about 10% of world production. 90% of the sheep are woolly sheep. The finer and denser the wool, the thinner and worse the [[leather quality]]. Sheep leather is used for [[Leather book cover|book covers]], [[leather clothing|clothing]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather accessories]] and occasionally for [[leather furniture|furniture]]. | ||
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Sheepskin is structurally related to [[goatskin]], but as hairless leather, it is less valuable because sheep breeds are bred for wool production. There are countless sheep breeds with significant differences in the quality of their hides. Even within the same breed, significant differences can occur due to environmental conditions (climate, surroundings, diet). The main difference from goatskin is the high content of natural fats in sheepskin, which makes the leather slightly less [[leather quality|tear-resistant]] compared to goatskin. Sheepskin is also called "mouton leather." | Sheepskin is structurally related to [[goatskin]], but as hairless leather, it is less valuable because sheep breeds are bred for wool production. There are countless sheep breeds with significant differences in the quality of their hides. Even within the same breed, significant differences can occur due to environmental conditions (climate, surroundings, diet). The main difference from goatskin is the high content of natural fats in sheepskin, which makes the leather slightly less [[leather quality|tear-resistant]] compared to goatskin. Sheepskin is also called "mouton leather." | ||
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| + | [[leather furniture|Furniture]] made of sheep leather is rare. Sheep leather furniture is then processed as patinated, [[Porous leather|porous]] [[aniline leather]]. | ||
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Revision as of 09:54, 26 June 2023
Sheep leather facts
There are about 1 billion sheep and lambs in the world of which 15 to 25% are slaughtered annually. Sheep leather, lamb leather and lambskin are second behind cow leather with about 10% of world production. 90% of the sheep are woolly sheep. The finer and denser the wool, the thinner and worse the leather quality. Sheep leather is used for book covers, clothing, gloves, leather accessories and occasionally for furniture.
Italy is by far the largest producer of sheep and goat leather in Europe. Almost 34 million square metres of sheep and goat leather were produced in Italy in 2011. In the same period, almost 100 million square metres of bovine leather were produced in Italy. Germany, the third largest leather producer in Europe, after Spain, produces approximately 500,000 square metres of sheep and goat leather in the same year and approximately 8.5 million square metres of cow leather.
The hair pores in sheep leather.
For furniture, solid sheep leather with smooth surfaces are processed.
Sheepskin is structurally related to goatskin, but as hairless leather, it is less valuable because sheep breeds are bred for wool production. There are countless sheep breeds with significant differences in the quality of their hides. Even within the same breed, significant differences can occur due to environmental conditions (climate, surroundings, diet). The main difference from goatskin is the high content of natural fats in sheepskin, which makes the leather slightly less tear-resistant compared to goatskin. Sheepskin is also called "mouton leather."
Sheep leather furniture
Furniture made of sheep leather is rare. Sheep leather furniture is then processed as patinated, porous aniline leather.
Typical sheep leather furniture.
A special method for increasing the grain structure of sheep leather is shrinkage. This is used in France, where the leather is called "Basane de Mouton". It is a vegetable-tanned leather. Sheepskins are selected with a strong grain at the neck, which is called "moutonage". It is similar to the neck leather from cattle.
Shrunken sheep leather (www.brocantique.de).
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