Goatskin leather fabric is very soft and supple. It is softer than
cowskin leather and tougher than sheepskin leather. It is comfortable as
well as durable. The fabric contains a pleasing pebble grain which adds
to its beauty. It colors beautifully and is identified by a distinctive
texture of ridges and furrows in the grain.Usually there are two types of goatskin leather, straight-grained and crushed. Straight-grained goatskin leather is produced by rolling a damp skin, so that all the grains run in the same direction. Crushed goatskin leather is produced by flattening the ridges with ironing, rolling or plating.
Morocco is the best-known goatskin leather. It was first produced by the Moors in the 11th century. Nigerian goatskin leather is also one of the finest. Presently, India is the leading producer of goatskin leather followed by China and Pakistan. Other major producers are Africa, Southern Europe and Central and Southern America.
Characteristics of Goatskin Leather
- It is soft and supple.
- It is lightweight and flexible.
- It is comfortable.
- It is durable.
- It is water-resistant.
- It is tough.
- It is warm.
- It is waterproof.
- As garments, goatskin leather fabric is widely used in variety of ways. It is worn for dressy and casual wear. It is used as gloves. For its durability quality, it is used as working jackets.
- Goatskin leather has been traditionally used as bookbinding. It is also used as wallets, belts, flasks, etc.
