Lederhose - which leather? Tips for the costume
The quality of lederhosen is primarily shown by the leather used. This practical tip shows you which leather is used in the manufacture and what special features the different models have.
Lederhose - which leather?
Lederhosen always consist of suede, also called suede. This is leather from wild animals. We have summarized the most popular types of leather in the following points.
- Deerskin trousers: Deerskin leather trousers are considered the premier class among traditional trousers. They are particularly breathable and soft, which has a positive effect on comfort.
- Deer leather also includes deer and elk leather.
- The material is traditionally tanned without the use of chemicals. An important indicator of this is the yellow inside.
- Despite the normally high quality, there are exceptions. Poor quality deerskin is usually split. This causes the material to become very thin and tear quickly.
- Wild buck leather pants : The good middle class among the leather pants consists of goat leather and is usually equipped with braces and bib. The pleasant wearing comfort makes these models particularly attractive for leisure activities.
- Kashmira pants: These leather pants are made from the leather of male, free-range goats. This means that the animals have not been domesticated or bred.
- The animals' way of life is reflected in the form of irregularities and scars on the leather surface. The finished leather pants are therefore in a "used look".
- So if you want a real one-of-a-kind in your closet, you should use Kashmira leather pants.
If your lederhosen looks a bit battered, our next practical tip will tell you how to remove scratches from the surface.
