Black Full Grain Sheep Leather Watch Band SW071

WHAT IS SHEEP LEATHER?

Sheepskin leather, also known as lambskin or shearling, is a kind of leather derived from the hide of sheep.

How Sheepskin Leather is Made

Unlike common leather, sheepskin is tanned with the wool intact. Tanning is the general process of treating animal skins and hides to create leather. This process involves treatment to alter the protein structure of the skin, rendering it more durable and invulnerable to decomposition, and making it ready for possible dyeing.
Sheepskin provides soft comfort and insulation. Sheepskin also draws perspiration away from the body and into its fibers.

Sheepskin leather, in its natural state, is typically very thin, at least relative to cow’s leather. Sheepskin leather is elastic – an attribute that renders it rubbery, supple, and softer in texture. This is also why sheepskin leather is a popular material choice for designer bags, boots, and light coats or jackets.

Another property of this type of animal skin is that it contains a natural temperature regulator and some form of moisture control. Sheepskin, to an above-average degree, is resistant to dirt, bugs, and mold. These characteristics keep your, say sheepskin leather bag, looking cooler and new for a long time.

Advantages of Sheepskin Leather

Lamb and sheep leather are generally softer and are very smooth to the touch. It offers the luxury of lightweight and supple comfort when you wear it, which makes this type of leather very ideal if that is your preference. Also, because of the breathable properties of sheepskin’s hollow fibers, sheep leather will be great for summer and winter – it stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Another advantage of sheepskin is that it is flame-retardant. Lastly, the fleece of lambskin is 100 percent protein, antibacterial by nature hence it can be used to protect wounded skin. This helps heal sensitive or inflamed skin. Furthermore, this lanolin in natural sheepskin gives it a self-cleaning or anti-bacterial quality, even when it is just hung out to dry in fresh air.

How to Care for Your Sheepskin Leather Product

Cleaning your sheepskin requires a lot of care as we want to avoid darkening the leather. A dry, clean, soft cloth is all you need in gently wiping away a stain. Be careful not to scrub and do not use water as this will only stain your sheepskin.

To protect your sheepskin from cracking or drying out, a leather conditioner specifically for sheepskin is essential. Since conditioners may darken the leather, pre-test a small amount of the conditioner in a hidden spot. Use a white cloth and watch out for color on the cleaning cloth and any change in color of your sheepskin one hour after application.

Store your sheepskin in a cool, dry place and keep it away from direct sunlight. Use a padded hanger for your sheepskin jacket to keep its form and shape and free of distortions.