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Guía definitiva sobre los productos de cuero

Definitive guide to leather products

Definitive guide to leather products

Do you have doubts about this natural material and what item you want to buy is actually made with it? We'll try to give you a hand.

Because when you're going to buy leather, we have to make sure we're not given cat for hare, never better said. And since it is a material that offers strength, elegance, durability, good taste, etc., it is better to choose wisely.

First of all, a little history:

Some countries have certain standards for leather goods. For example, Germany requires that garments and elements have minimum quality standards, such as not including more than 2% ash once chromium oxide has been deducted, which has an aqueous extract pH of at least 3.5%, that its elongation at breakage may be reduced reach the maximum of 60%, etc.

Fun facts.

What requirements should genuine leather have?

Under these conditions, we must know that leather must meet a number of Requirements to offer the user the Quality you really have:

  • It has a high resistance to tear.
  • It has a very high rate of contraction in dry cleaning.
  • It must also be attributed to a high temperature contraction.
  • It has a very high resistance to abrasion.
  • It is very solid compared to dry detergents, which allows for a correct preservation of articles.


Would you like to start by trying different skins?

Now you can thanks to the new remnant formats. Inside these bags you will find a wide variety of items of the same skin type but of different sizes and thicknesses. 



Leather products

Once we know the excellent qualities of leather products, which ones can we find on the market today? In fact, the offer is very high, and as much as we list, you can always escape some, since the human imagination and versatility of the material makes it ideal for any item that we can dream of. Although there are many very common, as we see below.

Leather clothing and leather goods

It is very common to observe this material in leather clothing. Who hasn't had a jacket that's lasted a lifetime? They once identified with the famous aviator jackets, but today this stuff is used for any type.

In addition to jackets, it is very common to see this material in leather pants. They are very resistant, usually in black and dark colors, although nowadays they are already designed in any shade, which, without a doubt, dress elegantly those who opt for these garments.

Leather gloves are another classic. Thanks to their strength and waterproofness, they are perfect to protect from the cold in the harsh winter, or for manual work that require hand protection.

Not to mention leather skirts, so elegant and sober for today's women, who like to dress attractive and comfortable at the same time.

In addition, to make interior linings is also perfect. This avoids letting the cold pass, and makes clothes more durable and durable.

However, leather can be used on any garment, such as vests, belts and straps, for example, and any leather goods.


We recommend:

To make leather clothing, it is best to choose the skin that best suits your project. This way the good finish and stamina of your work will always last.

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Leather footwear

Without a doubt, leather footwear is another star element for this material. A person looking for elegant, durable, easily dry-washable shoes that provide ideal comfort and adaptability to the foot must be opted for.

It is also very useful for orthopedic footwear. When you have to prevent the foot from taking unwanted shapes, with this material you get a sturdy shoe, perfect to resume the ideal position of these limbs.

Also the toughest sports shoes and flip flops, shoes and sneakers are ideal in leather for their good taste and durability.


Leather accessories 

Another element related to dress are leather accessories. Without a doubt, there are many additions that bring elegance and durability to our look. For example, bracelets, watch straps, necklaces, etc.

More examples are the desktop games, always so lustrous and bright to store paper, pen, etc.

Another very useful add-on, if you have a pet, will be the necklace for your dear puppy or kitten. Elegant, practically unbreakable and very resistant.


Leather wallets and bags 

One of the most common leather products are wallets and bags. In them you can find a material, usually preceding beef or goat. Here are two examples:

On the one hand, leather wallets in the form of a wallet for money, or to carry identification documents, credit cards, etc.

In the form of backpack, briefcase, shoulder bag, lady's purse, suitcase, etc. Without a doubt, they are resistant, safe and very comfortable to take anywhere.


Falconry

Another leather product where this matter is the queen. Everything related to falconry requires a safe, robust, durable and non-spoiled manufacture with the nails, claws and beaks of birds of prey.


LEATHER KEYCHAINS AND OTHER DECORATIVE ELEMENTS 

Without a doubt, the leather is perfect for everything. For the manufacture of well elegant keychains, for handicrafts and various decorative elements within the home, such as frames for paintings and slides, such as touch on classic furniture, such as chair lining, etc.

LEATHER ARMCHAIRS 

Leather armchairs and sofas also gain a lot in elegance and comfort. In summer, for example, they are very fresh in the heat, and in winter they bring a homely and warm touch to any stay.

LEATHER BOOKS AND NOTEBOOKS 

Even today a leather book remains an elegant and distinguished work. Thus, for notebooks, notebooks, diaries, travel guides, mark pages, etc., this material remains indispensable in its binding.

LEATHER CASES 

Also leather covers and linings to store your most beloved possessions are essential. As long as you book there, it will be perfectly protected and isolated, do not hesitate. Whether it's a laptop, a painting, books, mobile, etc.

As we said, leather products are all around us and everywhere. To dress well, to give elegance to the home, to work, to help us in the day to day... No matter where it comes from as long as it's natural, the important thing is that it is distinguished and durable, that is, high quality material.

Lau Maestre

Department of Communication and Media of El Rastro de la Piel.






WHY LEATHER PRODUCTS?

Do you have doubts about this natural material and what item you want to buy is actually made with it? We'll try to give you a hand.

Because when you're going to buy leather, we have to make sure we're not given cat for hare, never better said. And since it is a material that offers strength, elegance, durability, good taste, etc., it is better to choose wisely.

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