Lambskin is the softest and thinnest leather, very popular in fashionable
jackets. It is lightweight with distinctive velvety touch, suppleness and
ultimate luxury. It is wearable and dressy with good flow and very form
fitting. It gives the wearer more fashionable look.
The average measurement of lambskin is about 6 to 9 square feet and is
usually more expensive than cowhide. It is ranked into levels considering
the length of the lamb hair, the degree of its curliness, and the quality of
the skin. It is available in numerous colors and is very versatile. Variety
of garments is made out of lambskin.
Lambskin is widely used for infant care. It gives the baby a safe,
comfortable and intimate environment. Tests have shown that babies find
lambskin an ideal for resting, playing or sleeping on it. Lambskin is easily
carried wherever baby goes to provide a feel of security in unfamiliar
surroundings.
The two common varieties of lambskin are "smooth" and "shearling".
The shearling is soft and napped leather, similar to suede. Smooth lambskin
is fine grained, finished leather. The popular among the two is smooth
leather because of its extraordinary feel and softness.
Characteristics of Lambskin Leather
- It is soft and very fine.
- It is lightweight and thin.
- It is luxurious.
- It is supple.
- It is warm.
- It is dressy with more fashionable look.
- It is stretchable and tends to reshape after wearing.
- It absorbs water well.
- It has distinctive velvety touch.
- It is delicate.
Uses of Lambskin Leather
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Coats
- Fitting jackets
- Pants
- Vests
- Slippers
- Handbags
- Hats
