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Posted on October 24, 2008 by Leather Bill | Posted under Fashion Style
Buffalo hide vs cowhide for leather motorcycle jackets
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However they don't use the full thickness of a hide when they make leather jackets. With both a cowhide and buffalo hide they actually split the leather into several layers. The layer that had the hair on it is called the top grain, the other layers are called the split grain. Most quality leather motorcycle jackets use leather that is between 1.5 MM and 2.0 MM in thickness. When they process both a buffalo hide and cowhide, they split them down to about the same thickness. So they both are the same thickness! Therefore there is no truth that a buffalo leather jacket is thicker than a cowhide leather jacket. You can find both types in different jackets that are different thicknesses depending on the quality of the brand and if it's top grain or split grain. But two comparable leather jackets made from buffalo hide and cowhide are the same thickness. Is a buffalo hide stronger than a cowhide leather motorcycle jacket, that's the next question. After they process the hides into leather, a buffalo hide is actually a little bit softer than cowhide. A leather hide from buffalo and cows are really about the same as far as toughness and the ability to resist cuts and punctures. In it's natural state on a buffalo the hide is thicker, so it can withstand more abuse. But as I already explained, once they split the hide and process it into leather, they are the same thickness. So, both a buffalo hide and cowhide are the same in strength and durability. I know a lot of people don't think so, but that's the truth. If your getting a leather motorcycle jacket and want the toughest type of hide, both a buffalo hide and cowhide will give you equal protection. What is more important is getting a top, full grain leather jacket rather than a split grain one. A top grain cowhide leather jacket will be thicker than a buffalo hide split grain leather jacket, and the opposite is also true. So if you get a top, full grain buffalo hide or cowhide leather motorcycle jacket, you have chosen the best leather jacket you can find. Both are strong and can take a lot of punishment. About The Author: For many more leather questions and answers, go to Leather Supreme for all your leather answers. Learn how leather is made, where it comes from, how to care for it and how to pick out quality leather. We also have a leather motorcycle jacket and apparel store of high quality leather. Leather Supreme, for leather information and leather apparel. |
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