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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- 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
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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.