Leather is an amazing substance that has fascinated mankind for centuries producing sensations of luxury, strength, and classic beauty. Within the leather world, a couple of leathers stand out, cow leather, and crazy horse leather. Although the two leathers appear similar there are differences that separate both of these types of leather and we will be having an opportunity to not only talk about them, but also to take take a closer look at both types of leather.
Cow Leather
Cowhide leather 2. Cowhide leather has been used in luxury goods for hundreds of years. Cowhide leather is cowhide leather, it has strength, durability and softness. The only difference is the process we took to tan the cowhide leather. Cowhide leather is most often chrome tanned leather, this tanned leather is hydrophilic (soft to the touch), and it has pliable movement with consistent stability even with age. The tanning process used for cowhide leathers is eco-friendly, as cowhides are treated with chromium salts to condition them, protect it from decaying, to resist moisture, and to control leather stretch damage. Cowhide leather is a great fit for a lot luxury goods including bags, wallets and boots.
Crazy Horse Leather
Releasing the Wild Spirit; crazy horse leather is wild and adventurous.Crazy horse leather is usually made from cow hide that has gone through a special wax treatment; the treatment displayed the natural imperfections, and the ruggedness of the leather. The best part of crazy horse leather is the rich patina and the variety of colors it achieves over time.. Because of the wax treatment, crazy horse leather has a distinct pull-up effect which means as the leather is scratched and rubbed, the wax pulls the original color to the surface, weathering the leather and giving it a vintage appearance. This effect makes crazy horse leather highly desirable for those wanting a rustic and distressed appearance when purchasing leather accessories. crazy horse leather belts, satchels, and/or boots have a naturally earthy appearance that tells tales of adventure and resiliency
Aesthetics and Aging of the two materials
Removal of leather has a polished smooth aesthetic due to its even surface. Cow leather has a polished finish, which allows the leather to be a material to produce a very upscale product. Cow leather does not posses a superior quality, it has its own quality called class, and it shows in contrast to any other material. Cow leather’s timeless elegance adds sophistication to a form or casual apparel. The polished surface allows cow leather to be used in a variety of customization by both direct and indirect application, all while preserving the leather’s aesthetics.
In contrast, crazy horse leather has an earthy quality due to its rough texturing and rugged appearance. Crazy horse leather formation utilizes the natural outline and blemishes of the leather which makes it inherently more unique. With crazy horse leather, there tends to be some original condition, as if it’s worn, due to the fact that cow leather can be altered or corrected to remove blemishes and marks. With cow leather, with age, it will wear and soften beautifully while developing a patina that communicates all the journey it has been through, each crease and wrinkle creating a journey of itself. But with the crazy horse leather, its an even higher level abruptly transformed. As the leather ages, and as it wears from daily scratches and usage, the wax creates a most unique surface appearance and texture flexibility as well to create a more drawn appearance. Crazy horse leather that starts to wear, is a beautiful look that looks warm and weathered while maintaining its character and authenticity.
Durability and Maintenance of both kinds
Durability is another quality shared in both crazy horse leather and cow leather. The chrome tanning process, from the cow leather, provides durability in conjunction with the resistance to daily wear. Cow leather will also exhibit a high-level resistance to water due to all the treatment applied, meaning you don’t have to worry about the rain ruining your leather product. Crazy horse leather is unique that it exhibits exceptional durability as well under the circumstances its been treated. The wax on crazy horse leather creates a barrier and resistance level, giving crazy horse leather durability. The wax even adds a layer of protection to resist scratches.
Maintaining cow leather and crazy horse leather is a straightforward task. Under common usage, generally you will just want to use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away any built up dust and dirt from regular usage. If you do decide to clean your leather, use a mild leather cleaner, then follow with the appropriate leather conditioner. Leather conditioner is intended to restore moisture and softness back to the leather, and also give assurance that the leather will not dry out and crack. Please note, do not expose cow leather or crazy horse leather to direct sunlight or moisture, as both will cause the leather to deteriorate very quickly.
In the expansive world of leather, there are distinct characteristics of cow leather and crazy horse leather, each with a personality and charm all of its own. Cow leather is classical; while crazy horse leather reveals a wild unbridled spirit. If you want a prime, unembellished look or if you want something rugged and weathered, both cow leather and crazy horse leather are equally durable and of the highest quality. The choice between cow leather and crazy horse leather is a choice of personal inclination, and how you want your leather goods to tell your story. You can romanticize cow leather or set free your adventurous spirit with crazy horse leather; In either case, you will embark on a journey that goes beyond fashion, and has a part of you in it, It is the people who admire these unique materials and appreciate the craftmanship and artistry that goes into leather goods, and not just a conceptual idea of leather and it makes us appreciate nature and the infinite possibilities of the human mind.