Industrial tanning methods that preserve and soften the hide - now primarily the chromium salt process - will produce a supple, durable leather from both grades.

V Map Sleek, durable leather and sleek, durable designs make Furla handbag fetishes easy to rationalise - especially with prices starting under €100.

It also has numerous outdoor uses, wherever a supple, durable leather is needed.

In 1930, it developed mechanical leather, a very durable heavyweight leather for use in oil seals, gaskets, and engine seals.

(Pigskin is considered one of the most durable leathers and the government was interested in its use in gloves and other protective materials for soldiers.)

Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard ("full-grain") leather.

The uppers are made from durable leather with a padded leather ankle support.

Some species of sharks also were valued for their hides from which a very tough and durable leather could be made.

The thickest and most durable leather was used for shoe soles - they had to be durable to endure war.

It was a dry shave, but my skin is as durable as tanned leather, and the knife had an edge keener than I ever found on an Earthly razor.