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2. Leather - Wikipedia

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   Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle , sheep , goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.

3. Artificial leather - Wikipedia

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   An artificial leather bag strap, made from plastic. Artificial leather, also called synthetic leather, is a material intended to substitute for leather in upholstery, clothing, footwear, and other uses where a leather-like finish is desired but the actual material is cost prohibitive or unsuitable due to practical or ethical concerns.

4. Rexine - Wikipedia

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   Used as a bookbinding material [2] and upholstery covering, Rexine was also widely used in trimming and upholstering the interiors of motor vehicles produced by British car manufacturers beginning in the 1920s, and the interiors of railway carriages, its cost being around a quarter that of leather.

5. Chamois leather - Wikipedia

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   Genuine chamois leather has almost no abrasive properties, and can be used as a very absorbent drying material for any automobile surface. This has made it a popular product for car cleaning and drying. [8] [9] [10] The elasticity of the skin's pores, which are very close together, allow it to be used in micro-filtration.

6. Corinthian leather - Wikipedia

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   In promoting the Cordoba car, Montalbán described a car interior that featured thickly-cushioned, luxury seats upholstered in grades of fine, [4] soft, [5] or rich Corinthian leather. [6] [7] [8] When asked on Late Night with David Letterman what the term denoted, Montalbán said that Corinthian leather was a marketing term.

7. Alcantara (material) - Wikipedia

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   Alcantara is used as a flame-retardant driver seat covering material for Formula One race cars, including the Williams Formula One 2011 FW33 car. [8] Alcantara has a velvety texture and is soft to the touch, making it ideal for use in high-end phone cases, wallets, and other small accessories.