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Leather hides come in various types depending on the animal and the processing method. Common types include:

1. Cowhide: Known for its durability and strength, it is used for furniture, bags, and shoes.
2. Buffalo Hide: Thicker and tougher, ideal for heavy-duty items like saddles and belts.
3. Deer Hide: Soft and flexible, perfect for gloves, jackets, and luxury goods.
4. Goat Skin: Lightweight yet strong, used for bags, wallets, and bookbinding.
5. Sheep Skin: Soft and supple, commonly used for clothing and upholstery.

Each type has unique characteristics, making them suitable for different applications.

Leather hides are made through a series of steps:

1. Sourcing: The hide is obtained from animals, often as a by-product of the meat industry.
2. Preparation: The hide is cleaned to remove hair, fat, and flesh.
3. Tanning: The hide is treated with vegetable tannins, chrome salts, or other agents to prevent decay and make it durable.
4. Drying and Finishing: After tanning, the leather is dried, dyed, and finished to enhance its appearance and usability.
5. Cutting and Grading: Finally, the leather is cut into usable pieces and graded based on quality.

This process ensures the hide is preserved, flexible, and ready for crafting into various products.

The main difference between leather skins and hides lies in their size and thickness:

• Leather Skins: These come from smaller animals like goats, sheep, or deer. They are thinner, softer, and more lightweight, making them suitable for items like gloves, clothing, and accessories.
• Leather Hides: These are sourced from larger animals like cows and buffalo. They are thicker, stronger, and larger, making them ideal for heavy-duty products like furniture, saddles, and industrial uses.

The choice between skins and hides depends on the specific project and the required durability or texture.

You can buy high-quality leather from Leather Hub, your trusted supplier of premium animal hides. We offer a wide range of leather, including cow, buffalo, deer, goat, and sheep skins, at both wholesale and retail prices. Whether you need leather for crafting, upholstery, or accessories, Leather Hub ensures top-notch quality and competitive pricing for all your projects.