leather

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Leather is a material made from animal hides that has been treated and prepared for use in various products. It's an important material because it's durable and can be crafted into many useful items, from clothing and accessories to tools and household goods.

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Commons category: Leather
OpenStreetMap tag: clothes=leather
P8168: Go for It, Baby
exact match: archwort.dainst.org/de/term/2325
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Production processes
Tanning methods
Grades
Animals used
Environmental impact
Carbon footprint
Water footprint
Disposal
Chemical waste disposal
Role of enzymes
Preservation and conditioning
In modern culture
Religious sensitivities
Alternatives
References
Further reading

thumb|A variety of leather products and Leather crafting|leather-working tools

Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, ostriches, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.