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Post by science_fox » Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:44 pm

Anyone know (with reputable source - a very quick google gets blogs and peta, wiki doesn't mention it) what proportion of leather (shoes fashion etc) is sourced from dairy/meat byproduct and how much is farmed specifically (eg fur farming which is from where this question arose).

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Re: Leather

Post by username » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:13 pm

Not data or links, but I can tell you that raw cowhides in New England currently sell for $20 each.

These hides would usually go to China to be tanned and made into leather goods; the price before tariffs killed the market was $60 per hide.

At either of those prices I would suggest the proportion of cattle, at least, grown specifically for leather rather than meat or dairy must be very, very small.
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Re: Leather

Post by Bird on a Fire » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:42 pm

Guardian article here suggests that it's currently mostly a meat/dairy by-product, but that global projected demand might be set to outstrip what is provided by the livestock industry. Doesn't cite its sources though. Https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/201 ... ucy-siegle

This leather retailer also says the hides come from livestock, and that hides are only 5% of an animal's value. https://mahileather.com/blogs/news/wher ... -come-from
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Re: Leather

Post by shpalman » Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:57 am

I hadn't realised that "genuine leather" is actually the lowest quality grade of leather (until I watched a few YouTube videos about fancy watches).
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Re: Leather

Post by Boustrophedon » Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:01 am

Hmmmmm, leather.
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Re: Leather

Post by rockdoctor » Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:41 am

I was in that M&S recently, looking to replace my worn out black office shoes. They had expensive ones and cheap ones, so being me, I chose cheap (under £30).
Normally I would beep and go, but there was a long queue so l looked at the label. There was a prominent 'leather' symbol, but on closer inspection it had a small 'x' beside it to indicate no leather was used. The uppers appear to be made of plastic-coated cardboard.
I didn't buy them as I want leather, but it occurred to me that with the rise of trainers as the standard form of footwear (all synthetic), a major source of demand for leather must be dwindling fast

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Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:26 am

Leather? I've done the odd bit. These hats, for example. I gave the short one to P. Z. Meyers.

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Re: Leather

Post by veravista » Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:56 am

Best motorcycle leathers are made from Kangaroo hide. Am I right in thinking they're a bit of a pest in Oz?

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Post by Fishnut » Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:07 pm

They are certainly very abundant. There's a cemetery in Perth which is full of the things. They like eating the flowers that are left on the memorial markers.
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Post by Martin_B » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:07 pm

veravista wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:56 am
Best motorcycle leathers are made from Kangaroo hide. Am I right in thinking they're a bit of a pest in Oz?
Yes, bikie gangs are very much a pest in Oz.
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Re: Leather

Post by Martin Y » Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:05 pm

shpalman wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:57 am
I hadn't realised that "genuine leather" is actually the lowest quality grade of leather (until I watched a few YouTube videos about fancy watches).
Interesting, thanks. I hadn't realised that Patent Leather actually contained any leather. I assumed it was entirely synthetic.

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Post by jimbob » Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:55 pm

Martin_B wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:07 pm
veravista wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:56 am
Best motorcycle leathers are made from Kangaroo hide. Am I right in thinking they're a bit of a pest in Oz?
Yes, bikie gangs are very much a pest in Oz.
I always find the antipodean word, "bikie" to sound remarkably non-threatening for a bunch of violent gangs.
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Re: Leather

Post by P.J. Denyer » Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:14 pm

veravista wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:56 am
Best motorcycle leathers are made from Kangaroo hide. Am I right in thinking they're a bit of a pest in Oz?
Or goat, they're both particularly resistant to tears and abraision.

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Re: Leather

Post by Blackcountryboy » Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:59 pm

Therfe is a Leather Museum in Walsall, was once a centre for the leather trade, harness and saddles for horses mostly, worht a visit if you ever find yourself in Walsall with a couple of spare hours.

https://go.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum

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Re: Leather

Post by Opti » Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:11 pm

As a vegetarian, I reckon that if an animal is going to be killed for people to use, the people are obliged to use every possible piece. Yep, leather all the way for me.
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Re: Leather

Post by Boustrophedon » Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:20 pm

P.J. Denyer wrote:
Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:14 pm
veravista wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:56 am
Best motorcycle leathers are made from Kangaroo hide. Am I right in thinking they're a bit of a pest in Oz?
Or goat, they're both particularly resistant to tears and abrasion.
Kangaroo hide does something peculiar when it gets wet, that is it dries out again unchanged, unlike any other leather. I have an indestructible hat made of it, which was the first present my wife bought me.
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Re: Leather

Post by Tessa K » Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:37 pm

rockdoctor wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:41 am
it occurred to me that with the rise of trainers as the standard form of footwear (all synthetic), a major source of demand for leather must be dwindling fast
Lots of trainers are still leather/suede. I bought some Adidas recently that are leather, as are my cheaper Londsdale ones I wear in the gym. Don't forget leather belts and bags - I wonder if the market for those has changed.

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Re: Leather

Post by username » Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:55 pm

Tessa K wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:37 pm
rockdoctor wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:41 am
it occurred to me that with the rise of trainers as the standard form of footwear (all synthetic), a major source of demand for leather must be dwindling fast
Lots of trainers are still leather/suede. I bought some Adidas recently that are leather, as are my cheaper Londsdale ones I wear in the gym. Don't forget leather belts and bags - I wonder if the market for those has changed.
I came across this which has some unhelpful numbers. As well as belts and bags there's furniture, and *cars* which must account for a fair amount of use (although it's hard for me to gauge, really, but a single-leather seat-covered car must account for several hides).
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Re: Leather

Post by Tessa K » Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:08 pm

username wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:55 pm
Tessa K wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:37 pm
rockdoctor wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:41 am
it occurred to me that with the rise of trainers as the standard form of footwear (all synthetic), a major source of demand for leather must be dwindling fast
Lots of trainers are still leather/suede. I bought some Adidas recently that are leather, as are my cheaper Londsdale ones I wear in the gym. Don't forget leather belts and bags - I wonder if the market for those has changed.
I came across this which has some unhelpful numbers. As well as belts and bags there's furniture, and *cars* which must account for a fair amount of use (although it's hard for me to gauge, really, but a single-leather seat-covered car must account for several hides).
And of course the leather weight lifting gloves I wear in the gym - they're getting hard to find now.

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Re: Leather

Post by username » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:21 pm

You may have found a substitute glove already, but sailing gloves might be worth a look if not- a bit like cycling gloves, but less padding and although they're still "fingerless" they extend almost to the second knuckle.
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Re: Leather

Post by individualmember » Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:43 am

username wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:55 pm
...As well as belts and bags there's furniture, and *cars* which must account for a fair amount of use (although it's hard for me to gauge, really, but a single-leather seat-covered car must account for several hides).
I understand that a Rolls Royce uses about eight hides (from doing an item about Connolly leather a while back).

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Re: Leather

Post by Tessa K » Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:03 pm

individualmember wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:43 am
username wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:55 pm
...As well as belts and bags there's furniture, and *cars* which must account for a fair amount of use (although it's hard for me to gauge, really, but a single-leather seat-covered car must account for several hides).
I understand that a Rolls Royce uses about eight hides (from doing an item about Connolly leather a while back).
My long leather coat weighs so much it must have a whole cow's worth in it.

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Re: Leather

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:17 pm

Tessa K wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:03 pm
individualmember wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:43 am
username wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:55 pm
...As well as belts and bags there's furniture, and *cars* which must account for a fair amount of use (although it's hard for me to gauge, really, but a single-leather seat-covered car must account for several hides).
I understand that a Rolls Royce uses about eight hides (from doing an item about Connolly leather a while back).
My long leather coat weighs so much it must have a whole cow's worth in it.
Try adding Kevlar to the coat. :roll:

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Re: Leather

Post by Tessa K » Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:02 am

Gawdzilla Sama wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:17 pm
Try adding Kevlar to the coat. :roll:
Not much need for that down the pub, even in Camden.

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Re: Leather

Post by Gentleman Jim » Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:43 am

Tessa K wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:02 am
Gawdzilla Sama wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:17 pm
Try adding Kevlar to the coat. :roll:
Not much need for that down the pub, even in Camden.
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