subject: Leather Blazer: Different Types Of Leather Used [print this page] Before you go shopping for a new leather blazer this season, know first the kind of leather used to make sure that you choose the right one. There are different types and color that can be found on the market, however, they differ on the quality of leather being used. Shortly, we will discuss about the kinds of leather used in making blazers.
Leather is a type of material that is obtained from animal skin. It undergoes tanning to make it durable, and then it is toughened dried and dyed. With the help of newer dyeing technologies, almost all types of leather can be found in virtually every color you can think of (with a few exception of course).
Types of leather
Buckskin is a type of leather that conforms easily and it has a suave surface.
Chamois (pronounced as SHAM-wa or provincially as SHAM-ee) is another type of leather. It was originally obtained from a goat-like animal, the Alpine chamois. Today it is replaced by sheepskin. Chamois is noted for its superb suppleness, absorbency and dainty tan color.
Calfskin is obtained from the young cows. This hide is smooth but it can be made tougher to generate a diverse texture. It has darker shades of colors, prominently black and brown hues. Items made from calfskin are usually labeled as elegant and classy.
Cowhide comes from matured or full-grown cows. Since shoes, boots, and jackets are the most commonly used everyday clothing that need to withstand a lot of factors of wearing and tearing, it is the most common material used to make them. Cowhide is available in almost every color; however, the classic brown and black shades remain to be the most common ones.
Lizard skins, like Crocodile and alligator skins are more commonly used to create belts, luggage or shoes. This eye-catching material comes in vibrant colors of green and red and the deep shades of grey and brown, with a scabby consistency but pleasantly polished feel.
Pigskin is more frequently used in the Southern part of America. It is tan in color, smooth in texture and has a slight nap.
Ostrich are usually crated into belts and shoes. How it appears is usually like that of a plucked chicken skin and it can be with a ?goose bump? feature.
Suede is produced from split hide. It is appreciated for its softness but it is less durable than that of the full-grain animal skin. When a material is made of suede, dying it in different colors is even easier.
Now that we have already defined the types of leather, it is also important to know that the price of a leather blazer depends on the kind of leather that it is made from, its design and as well as the cut. It can cost you a matter of dollars starting from $250 to a whopping $1000.
Leather blazers are readily available in different sizes- most men prefer to use long ones, while both long and short are agreeable for women.
To keep the quality of your leather blazers, it should be stored in a wide, durable, cushioned hanger to avoid deforming its form. Some use plastics for its storage, what they do not know is that it is a big no-no. Finally, to ensure that it does not get damaged by a washing process, it is wise that you send it for dry cleaning.
