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Leather & Jackets

What are types of Leather Jackets Leather goods are increasing in prices these days. Similar is the case with leather jackets. When ever you go to market to buy Leather jacket, you should always be sure that you will wear this jacket before buying it. Some companies give their customers a choice to choose material and design, these jackets are called as Custom made Jackets. A leather jacket can have many styles and be associated with various lifestyles, professions and people. Leather jackets are a common among bikers,  policemen , people in the army, navy and air force and outlaws. The jackets are in classic, motorcycle, bomber, leather blazer, scooter, racing styles. These days waterproof jackets are also very common. Very useful for areas having long rainy seasons. Similarly there is great variation in material of leather jackets including buckskin, chamois, calfskin, goatskin, lizard skin, pigskin, ostrich, suede and cowhide. Some people like jackets with buttons and oth...

Leather & there Uses

In ancient times, survival depended on sheer agricultural and hunting skills, and the primitive man quickly discovered how to exploit nature’s offerings. In order to survive the harsh winters, our ancestors processed the fur and skin of the animals they hunted into clothing. Realizing that their prey had much more to offer than plain meat, the primitive man began taming and growing animals around his household and specialized in manufacturing durable, reliable clothes from animal skins and furs. Leather was lighter, stronger than fur, and it proved to be very suitable for clothing. Processing leather, however, took a lot of time and skill. First, the hide of the animal had to be properly cured, skinned, cleaned and dried. After curing, leather was treated with salts for preservation and sent to a tannery for further processing. As leather obtained from wild animals, cattle or pigs proved to be very strong and compact, it started to be used for creating body armor, boots, saddles,...