Ostrich leather is one of the most sought leather in today's market. It is
soft and durable with a distinctive quill pattern. It is dressy and even
showy. Ostrich leather is counted among one of the most luxurious leather.
Due to its rarity, it enjoys the status of exotic leather. Ostrich leather is very popular for boots, clothing and upholstery. Products made of this leather are expensive. One adult ostrich produces approximately 14 square feet of leather. This leather produced, is enough for making three pairs of boots.
Specific features of emu leather are the nipples or nops, as it is commonly known as, on the leather surface. The quality of the leather depends upon the number, density, drawing and strength of nops. The bigger or higher the nops are, the better is the quality and higher the price.
The best hide is of 14 months old emu. The leather of this emu is quite ready.
Characteristics of Ostrich Leather
- It is soft with very good hand.
- It is supple.
- It is thick.
- It is exotic.
- It is very luxurious.
- It is dressy.
- It is durable.
- Footwear
- Luggage bags
- Purses
- Clothing
- Upholstery
- Boots
- Wallets
- Briefcases
