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Leather is an important material with many uses. Together with wood, leather formed the basis of much ancient technology. The leather industry and the fur industry are distinct industries that are differentiated by the importance of their raw materials. In the leather industry the raw materials are by-products of the meat industry, with the meat having higher value than the skin. The fur industry uses raw materials that are higher in value than the meat and hence the meat is classified as a by-product. Taxidermy ... makes use of the skin of animals, but generally the head and part of the back are used.
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Leather is a by-product of the meat-packing industry. Cattle have never been raised for their hides alone. In fact, if not for the leather industry, this remarkable resource would go to waste. Leather is one of the most durable, environmentally-sound, value-conscious upholstery materials available. Leather stands up to wear-and-tear that would ravage other upholstery materials, it defies fashion trends that render fabrics obsolete, its processing has minimal impact on the environment. In every respect, leather is the natural choice.
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Leather, due to its excellent abrasion and wind resistance, found a use in rugged occupations. The enduring image of a cowboy in leather chaps gave way to the leather-jacketed and leather-helmeted aviator. When motorcycles were invented, some riders took to wearing heavy leather jackets to protect from road rash and wind blast; some ... wear chaps or full leather pants to protect the lower body. Many sports still use leather to help in playing the game or protecting players: due to its flexible nature it can be formed and flexed for the occasion.
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Leather is soft, supple and warm. It can brighten your home. Perhaps cool to the touch at first, leather quickly adjusts to your body temperature yet wicks away heat so you don't roast.
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Thickness or Weight – Leather is usually measured in terms of ounces. One ounce equals 1/64th of an inch thickness. Thus, a weight of 7 to 8 oz. means the leather is 7/64th to 8/64th of an inch thickness. In an effort to make leather a uniform thickness, wet hides are run through a splitting machine. However, each animal is different and there is always a slight thickness variation throughout the hide. This is why leathers are usually shown with a range of thickness, such as, 4 to 5 oz., 6 to 7 oz., etc.
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Leather armor is generally worn by rogues and druids, throughout their full WoW "career"... by hunters and shamans while they are below level 40. Leather armor provides more protection than cloth armor, but less than mail or plate armor. At 40th level both hunters and shamans get access to mail armor. Warriors and paladins [C]an wear leather, but usually choose not to, due to its lower defense value than mail and plate.
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