Leather has been a popular material that has been used by men for centuries. From prehistoric man, who wrapped themselves in leather hides to keep warm through to present day where leather jackets are still worn as a form of protection but nowadays they are also worn as a fashion statement.
Leather has been used in all walks of like through the centuries. Examples of leather shoes and products were discovered in the tombs of the Egyptian Pharaohs and the Romans were renowned for their leather tunics, armour and shields. As far back as the Stone Age leather implements have been unearthed around the world. Ancient cultures, such as the Aztecs and Incas in Central America had used leather in everyday use as well as the Native American Indians who are famous for their leather and suede clothing made from buffalo and deer hide.
Today leather still remains a popular material to use in the manufacturing of clothing. The recent trend for motorcycle clothing and biker boots shows how demand for leather still remains fashionable. Over the centuries the preservation and tanning of animal hide, that is required to produce good leather, has been perfected. Early tanners smoked or salted the hide to preserve it, which was a very messy process. Nowadays with the development of high spec machinery and refrigeration the arduous process of tanning has been simplified.
Leather jackets are either tailor made or manufactured in a factory. For mass production computers are used to calculate sizes and create cutting patterns. Once the leather has been cut it is sewn together along a well organised production line. Collars, cuffs, buttons and belts are added according to the leather jackets design. Following close inspection the finished product is packed and shipped to the retailer.
So when you next pull on your favourite leather or suede jacket spare a thought for the technology used and the man hours it has taken to create your treasured item of clothing.
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