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.
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Coats
- Fitting jackets
- Pants
- Vests
- Slippers
- Handbags
- Hats
