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| − | Horse leather is rare today. The horses in the fields were replaced by | + | Horse leather is rare today. The horses in the fields were replaced by tractors and as a means of transport of motorized vehicles. As a result, there is much less horse leather in the slaughterhouse. Horse meat is discredited because it was found undeclared in food, but in principle, horse meat is properly declaring a normal food. |
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== Cordovan - Horse leather [[leather shoes|shoes]] == | == Cordovan - Horse leather [[leather shoes|shoes]] == | ||
| − | Cordovan leather is mainly used for [[leather shoes|shoes]]. Only leather from the rear flanks of heavy cold blood horses is suitable. A few | + | Cordovan leather is mainly used for [[leather shoes|shoes]]. Only leather from the rear flanks of heavy cold blood horses is suitable. A few millimetres below the surface of the [[Hide - Skin|skin]], there are two round pieces, which have a highly-compressed fibre structure (butt or shell). The leather is particularly dense and [[leather quality|resistant]] in this area. Ready produced cordovan contains a lot of [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|grease]] and is therefore [[Waterproofing leather|water repellent]]. |
| − | These pieces are about as big as a sheet of paper, so that Cordovan is one of the very expensive leathers, especially as the demand clearly exceeds the offer. Suitable horse skins are very rare, since heavy workhorses are very rare and | + | These pieces are about as big as a sheet of paper, so that Cordovan is one of the very expensive leathers, especially as the demand clearly exceeds the offer. Suitable horse skins are very rare, since heavy workhorses are very rare and cannot be replaced by horses from breeding or sporting activities. The raw material therefore comes from a few specialized manufacturing companies. An American market leader in Cordovan production, gets 75 percent of his skins from France and 25 percent from the Canadian province of Québec. |
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Cordovan leather has its focus in the United States, where its [[leather production|manufacturing process]] has been perfected some time ago, while shoes made of this leather have been less frequent in Europe. Men's shoes made of Cordovan are therefore produced especially by American [[Leather shoes#Bespoke shoes|shoemakers]]. | Cordovan leather has its focus in the United States, where its [[leather production|manufacturing process]] has been perfected some time ago, while shoes made of this leather have been less frequent in Europe. Men's shoes made of Cordovan are therefore produced especially by American [[Leather shoes#Bespoke shoes|shoemakers]]. | ||
| − | + | Due to the [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable tanning]] and the other prodution steps, the production time of Cordovan leather is about six months long. During the [[Tanning leather|tanning process]] gets visible which skin pieces can ultimately be used for [[leather shoes|shoe]] production and which are more suitable for [[Leather wallets|wallets]] or [[leather belt|leather belts]]. The skins are dried on glass for four days after 60 days of tanning and then wiped by hand with a special oil. This oil is completely absorbed into the leather during the next 90 days of storage. | |
| − | A special feature of Cordovan leather is the fine [[Gloss of leather|gloss]]. This is produced by [[Glazing leather|glazing]] at the end of the production process. Friction and heat create the characteristic effect, which however can be destroyed by false [[shoe care]] products. Therefore care Cordovan shoes very carefully and use the recommended care products of the shoe or leather producer. Shoes from Cordovan have a very long life span if production quality was good and if they are [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather shoes|treated well]]. | + | A special feature of Cordovan leather is the fine [[Gloss of leather|gloss]]. This is produced by [[Glazing leather|glazing]] at the end of the production process. Friction and heat create the characteristic effect, which however can be destroyed by false [[shoe care]] products. Therefore, care Cordovan shoes very carefully and use the recommended care products of the shoe or leather producer. Shoes from Cordovan have a very long life span if production quality was good and if they are [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with leather shoes|treated well]]. |
| − | The density of these Cordovan pieces and how the processing has been perfected is shown by the fact that the [[flesh side|meat side]] is processed outwards. Nevertheless the leather is very smooth and shiny at the end. There is no roughness noticed. Only under the microscope can be seen that the back of the leather is the visible surface | + | The density of these Cordovan pieces and how the processing has been perfected is shown by the fact that the [[flesh side|meat side]] is processed outwards. Nevertheless, the leather is very smooth and shiny at the end. There is no roughness noticed. Only under the microscope can be seen that the back of the leather is the visible surface, but the leather is stretchy and comfortable. |
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| − | There are several theories on the origin of the term Cordovan. One of them is that the term is derived from a French [[tanner]] family, which specialized in horse [[leather production|leather processing]] in a village of the same name. Other sources report that the Spanish city of Córdoba had already been a | + | There are several theories on the origin of the term Cordovan. One of them is that the term is derived from a French [[tanner]] family, which specialized in horse [[leather production|leather processing]] in a village of the same name. Other sources report that the Spanish city of Córdoba had already been a centre of [[leather production]] at the time of the Moors and that the village gradually became a generic name for [[Goatskin|goat leather]] and then for horse leather. In Germany, the term "Korduan" is used occasionally. The term Cordovan is common in English and Spanish. |
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| − | There are also [[leather shoes]] with normal [[smooth leather|smooth]] horse leather with [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain side]] to the top. Under the microscope the prominent [[Leather hair pores - Hair follicles|pore structure]] of horse leather can be observed. | + | There are also [[leather shoes]] with normal [[smooth leather|smooth]] horse leather with [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain side]] to the top. Under the microscope, the prominent [[Leather hair pores - Hair follicles|pore structure]] of horse leather can be observed. |
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| − | ''Horse leather | + | ''Horse leather shoes with [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain side]] to the top.''<br></p> |
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==Bags made of Cordovan horse leather== | ==Bags made of Cordovan horse leather== | ||
| − | Also [[leather bag| | + | Also [[leather bag|briefcases]] are made of Cordovan. |
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Even if Cordovan is particularly [[leather quality|robust]], there are important rules for [[leather cleaner|cleaning]] and [[leather care|care]], which apply only to this kind of leather. | Even if Cordovan is particularly [[leather quality|robust]], there are important rules for [[leather cleaner|cleaning]] and [[leather care|care]], which apply only to this kind of leather. | ||
| − | '''Important:''' Cordovan cannot be cleaned with | + | '''Important:''' Cordovan cannot be cleaned with moisture. The [[Glazing leather|glazed]] fiber swells through a moist cleaning and immediately becomes very dull and rough. Therefore, only dedust dry! |
| − | A classic [[leather care]] can also lead to the same result. Therefore, only products approved for Cordovan may be used. Cordovan can maintained with [https://www.colourlock.com/colourlock-gloss-cream.html COLOURLOCK GLOSS MILK]. It retains the shine and protects against drying. Moist a soft cloth with a little GLOSS MILK and apply it in circular movements without strong rubbing. Then let dry | + | A classic [[leather care]] can also lead to the same result. Therefore, only products approved for Cordovan may be used. Cordovan can be maintained with [https://www.colourlock.com/colourlock-gloss-cream.html COLOURLOCK GLOSS MILK]. It retains the shine and protects against drying. Moist a soft cloth with a little GLOSS MILK and apply it in circular movements without strong rubbing. Then let dry without sources of heat. The resulting dullness is re-polished with a soft cloth. It is important to work sparingly and with little force. Always test in the hidden area if possible. |
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==[[Leather jacket|Leather jackets]] made of horse leather== | ==[[Leather jacket|Leather jackets]] made of horse leather== | ||
| − | In addition to the use for [[leather shoes|shoes]], horse leather is also processed into [[Leather jacket|jackets]]. Since there is not much horse leather on the market, not many jackets are produced. Horse leather jackets have special characteristics: Horse leather jackets are usually [[Leather weight - Lightweight Leather|heavier]] and [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|stiffer]] than other leather clothing and are strongly [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|oiled or greased]] during the [[leather production|production]] of the leather. The surface of the leather jackets is smooth and without a notable [[Natural leather grain|grain | + | In addition to the use for [[leather shoes|shoes]], horse leather is also processed into [[Leather jacket|jackets]]. Since there is not much horse leather on the market, not many jackets are produced. Horse leather jackets have special characteristics: Horse leather jackets are usually [[Leather weight - Lightweight Leather|heavier]] and [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|stiffer]] than other leather clothing and are strongly [[Oils & fats in the leather industry|oiled or greased]] during the [[leather production|production]] of the leather. The surface of the leather jackets is smooth and without a notable [[Natural leather grain|grain structure]]. The design of the jackets is mostly in the style of early aviation jackets. Lovers of these leather jackets appreciate precisely these qualities. The leather becomes softer by wearing with time and gets a characteristic [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|patina]]. Sometimes worn horse leather jackets even get higher prices than new jackets. |
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''Horse [[leather furniture]] with recognizable area of the mane (seen at [http://www.leder-fiedler.de/ www.leder-fiedler.de]).''<br></p> | ''Horse [[leather furniture]] with recognizable area of the mane (seen at [http://www.leder-fiedler.de/ www.leder-fiedler.de]).''<br></p> | ||
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Revision as of 18:48, 8 February 2017
Contents
Horsehide - Horse leather
Horse leather is rare today. The horses in the fields were replaced by tractors and as a means of transport of motorized vehicles. As a result, there is much less horse leather in the slaughterhouse. Horse meat is discredited because it was found undeclared in food, but in principle, horse meat is properly declaring a normal food.
Horse meat sandwich at Sicily (Italy), horse meat balls in Fulda (Germany).
Horse leather is traditionally used for shoes and clothing. Horse leather is used as smooth leather.
Horse aniline leather often has a special pattern due to the skin structure (www.leder-fiedler.de).
Pigmented horse leather is hardly distinguishable from bovine leather.
There are horses all over the world.
Cordovan - Horse leather shoes
Cordovan leather is mainly used for shoes. Only leather from the rear flanks of heavy cold blood horses is suitable. A few millimetres below the surface of the skin, there are two round pieces, which have a highly-compressed fibre structure (butt or shell). The leather is particularly dense and resistant in this area. Ready produced cordovan contains a lot of grease and is therefore water repellent.
These pieces are about as big as a sheet of paper, so that Cordovan is one of the very expensive leathers, especially as the demand clearly exceeds the offer. Suitable horse skins are very rare, since heavy workhorses are very rare and cannot be replaced by horses from breeding or sporting activities. The raw material therefore comes from a few specialized manufacturing companies. An American market leader in Cordovan production, gets 75 percent of his skins from France and 25 percent from the Canadian province of Québec.
Shoes made of Cordovan (right from shoe maker Jacob, F. Schuhe (Shoes))
Cordovan leather has its focus in the United States, where its manufacturing process has been perfected some time ago, while shoes made of this leather have been less frequent in Europe. Men's shoes made of Cordovan are therefore produced especially by American shoemakers.
Due to the vegetable tanning and the other prodution steps, the production time of Cordovan leather is about six months long. During the tanning process gets visible which skin pieces can ultimately be used for shoe production and which are more suitable for wallets or leather belts. The skins are dried on glass for four days after 60 days of tanning and then wiped by hand with a special oil. This oil is completely absorbed into the leather during the next 90 days of storage.
A special feature of Cordovan leather is the fine gloss. This is produced by glazing at the end of the production process. Friction and heat create the characteristic effect, which however can be destroyed by false shoe care products. Therefore, care Cordovan shoes very carefully and use the recommended care products of the shoe or leather producer. Shoes from Cordovan have a very long life span if production quality was good and if they are treated well.
The density of these Cordovan pieces and how the processing has been perfected is shown by the fact that the meat side is processed outwards. Nevertheless, the leather is very smooth and shiny at the end. There is no roughness noticed. Only under the microscope can be seen that the back of the leather is the visible surface, but the leather is stretchy and comfortable.
The gloss of the Cordovan leather reveals itself under the microscope as the back (flesh side) of the leather.
There are several theories on the origin of the term Cordovan. One of them is that the term is derived from a French tanner family, which specialized in horse leather processing in a village of the same name. Other sources report that the Spanish city of Córdoba had already been a centre of leather production at the time of the Moors and that the village gradually became a generic name for goat leather and then for horse leather. In Germany, the term "Korduan" is used occasionally. The term Cordovan is common in English and Spanish.
A very nice video about the Cordovan leather production in the USA.
There are also leather shoes with normal smooth horse leather with grain side to the top. Under the microscope, the prominent pore structure of horse leather can be observed.
Horse leather has a different pore structure than Cow leather (below cow leather).
Horse leather shoes with grain side to the top.
Bags made of Cordovan horse leather
Also briefcases are made of Cordovan.
Briefcase made of horse's leather from Horween - Shell Cordovan since 1905.
How to care Cordovan horse leather
Even if Cordovan is particularly robust, there are important rules for cleaning and care, which apply only to this kind of leather.
Important: Cordovan cannot be cleaned with moisture. The glazed fiber swells through a moist cleaning and immediately becomes very dull and rough. Therefore, only dedust dry!
A classic leather care can also lead to the same result. Therefore, only products approved for Cordovan may be used. Cordovan can be maintained with COLOURLOCK GLOSS MILK. It retains the shine and protects against drying. Moist a soft cloth with a little GLOSS MILK and apply it in circular movements without strong rubbing. Then let dry without sources of heat. The resulting dullness is re-polished with a soft cloth. It is important to work sparingly and with little force. Always test in the hidden area if possible.
Leather jackets made of horse leather
In addition to the use for shoes, horse leather is also processed into jackets. Since there is not much horse leather on the market, not many jackets are produced. Horse leather jackets have special characteristics: Horse leather jackets are usually heavier and stiffer than other leather clothing and are strongly oiled or greased during the production of the leather. The surface of the leather jackets is smooth and without a notable grain structure. The design of the jackets is mostly in the style of early aviation jackets. Lovers of these leather jackets appreciate precisely these qualities. The leather becomes softer by wearing with time and gets a characteristic patina. Sometimes worn horse leather jackets even get higher prices than new jackets.
Typical horse leather jackets from www.oldtimer-bekleidung.de.
Horse leather jackets are usually stiff and intensively oiled
But there are also very soft horse leather jackets. The company www.heinzbauer.com produces horse leather jackets where the leather is softened by a special washing process.
Soft horse leather jackets from www.heinzbauer.com.
Leather furniture made of horsehide
Rare pieces are furniture made of horse leather. The area of the mane has been stylishly integrated into these furniture as a distinctive identification mark.
Horse leather furniture with recognizable area of the mane (seen at www.leder-fiedler.de).
Video about leather of different animal species
Leather of different animal species - Exotic leather.
Other exotic leather
- Alligator leather
- Alpaca fur
- Antelope leather
- Armadillo leather
- Bird leather
- Bull testicles
- Caiman leather
- Camel leather
- Carpincho leather
- Cat fur
- Chicken leather
- Crocodile leather
- Dog leather
- Donkey leather
- Elephant leather
- Fish leather: Eel, shark, salmon, moray eel, stingray and many others
- Frog leather - Toad leather
- Giraffe leather
- Hippo Leather
- Kangaroo leather
- Llama Fur
- Lizard leather
- Ostrich leather
- Pangolin leather
- Peccary leather
- Rumen leather
- Sealskin leather
- Snakeskin
- Turtle skin
- Walrus leather
- Yak leather
- Zebra hide
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