Leather (material)

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[[Image:L237MAIN.jpg|thumb|right|Leatherware from [[Westward Bound]]]]
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[[File:L237MAIN.jpg|thumb|Leatherware from [[Westward Bound]]]]
 
'''Leather''' is a material made by treating (tanning) the skin or hide of animals, usually cattle.
 
'''Leather''' is a material made by treating (tanning) the skin or hide of animals, usually cattle.
 
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Leather is very strong, and may have a characteristic odour that some people like. Some, such as those into [[animal transformation fantasy]], may like the fact that it is animal skin rather than artificial like [[PVC]].
 
Leather is very strong, and may have a characteristic odour that some people like. Some, such as those into [[animal transformation fantasy]], may like the fact that it is animal skin rather than artificial like [[PVC]].
  
It is widely used for making [[shoe fetishism|shoes]] and [[boot]]s, and also for making clothes. In a [[BDSM]] context, it is used for making various [[SM equipment|equipment]] including [[blindfold]]s, [[handcuffs]], straps and [[whip]]s. Leather clothing and other objects may be [[fetish]]es.
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It is widely used for making [[shoe fetishism|shoes]] and [[boot]]s, and also for making clothes. In a [[BDSM]] context, it is used for making various [[SM equipment|equipment]] including [[blindfold]]s, [[handcuffs]], [[strap]]s and [[whip]]s. Leather clothing and other objects may be [[fetish]]es.
  
 
== Rawhide ==
 
== Rawhide ==
Leather that has not been fully tanned is called rawhide. Rawhide has the property that if soaked in water it can be stretched, and will then shrink as it dries out. It can thus be used to make bonds or [[corset]]s that keep tightening, or ropes that will eventually [[suspension bondage|lift]] someone off the ground.
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Leather that has not been fully tanned is called rawhide. Rawhide has the property that if soaked in water it can be stretched, and will then shrink as it dries out. It can thus be used to make bonds or clothing such as [[corset]]s that keep tightening (see [[Skin-tight clothing]]), or ropes that will eventually [[suspension bondage|lift]] someone off the ground.
  
 
== Leatherette ==
 
== Leatherette ==
[[Image:Leatherette outfit.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[File:Leatherette outfit.jpg|thumb|left]]
 
'''Leatherette''' is an artificial fabric intended as a substitute for [[leather]]. On the [[fetish]] scene, it may be a substitute for [[latex sheeting]]. It is made by covering cloth with a layer of plastic or [[rubber]].
 
'''Leatherette''' is an artificial fabric intended as a substitute for [[leather]]. On the [[fetish]] scene, it may be a substitute for [[latex sheeting]]. It is made by covering cloth with a layer of plastic or [[rubber]].
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [http://backdrop.net/sm-201/index.php?title=Leather Article on SM-201]
 
* [http://backdrop.net/sm-201/index.php?title=Leather Article on SM-201]
  
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Leatherware from Westward Bound

Leather is a material made by treating (tanning) the skin or hide of animals, usually cattle.

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Leather is very strong, and may have a characteristic odour that some people like. Some, such as those into animal transformation fantasy, may like the fact that it is animal skin rather than artificial like PVC.

It is widely used for making shoes and boots, and also for making clothes. In a BDSM context, it is used for making various equipment including blindfolds, handcuffs, straps and whips. Leather clothing and other objects may be fetishes.

[edit] Rawhide

Leather that has not been fully tanned is called rawhide. Rawhide has the property that if soaked in water it can be stretched, and will then shrink as it dries out. It can thus be used to make bonds or clothing such as corsets that keep tightening (see Skin-tight clothing), or ropes that will eventually lift someone off the ground.

[edit] Leatherette

Leatherette outfit.jpg

Leatherette is an artificial fabric intended as a substitute for leather. On the fetish scene, it may be a substitute for latex sheeting. It is made by covering cloth with a layer of plastic or rubber.

[edit] See also

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