‘Materials’ Category

  1. Bridle Leather Characteristics

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    April 24, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Bridle leather is tanned cowhide treated with a special finish, and named after its historical use in riding bridles. The …
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  2. Kangaroo Leather Characteristics

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    April 21, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Kangaroo leather is, if not the hardiest, among the most hard-wearing leathers available. Unlike cow and calf leather, the most …
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  3. John Lobb’s Museum Calf

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    March 27, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Those in the know have seen and often fallen in love with John Lobb’s (Paris) museum calf. This supple leather, …
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  4. Peccary Leather Characteristics

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    March 13, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Peccaries are medium-sized mammals belonging to the New World pigs family. The creatures range from 90 to 130 centimetres in …
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  5. Shirt fabrics explained

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    February 15, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    The basics on shirt fabrics.






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