Types of Animal Hides used for Making Leather Wear

Tough and Durable Leather

Horse hide and cow hide are generally used to process tough and durable leather that withstands a good amount of rough use

Horse hide though not so commonly used in the manufacture of leather pants and other items of clothing is considered the toughest leather type. Horse hide can be extremely uncomfortable when worn for the first few times as the quality of the leather is tough and barely supple however usage and the passage of time do soften the leather

Cow Hide is slightly inferior to horse hide when it comes to durability however it does get suppler in a short period of time compared to horse hide. Whilst horse hide is rarely used to manufacture apparel like leather pants, cow hide is used

Soft Supple Leathe

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Lambskin is considered the supplest form of leather and is known for its smooth texture and buttery feel. Lambskin leather tops and pants is very popular that are extremely comfortable to wear. Lambskin is generally fragile when compared to other animal hides hence needs proper maintenance.

Goatskin is slightly inferior to lambskin and is generally used in the manufacture of leather pants and tops. Goatskin ages well with time

Pigskin is the cheapest kind of leather however it does not offer much in terms of aesthetic appeal and durability