Goatskin is a type of leather that many may be familiar with by name but not so much in detail. Known to be one of the most resilient leathers, based on softness, strength and lightweight qualities, goatskin is used in making gloves, shoes, bags, apparel and outerwear as well as wallets, accessories and rugs to name a few. In this post, we’ll go through not only what goatskin is but also it’s highs and lows and how it is different from other types of leather.

Looks, Feels and More on Goat Leather

Based on appearance, goatskin has a tight grainy texture, resembling ridges that is distinctive to this type of leather. The natural properties of goatskin enables it to not only be soft and supple but also water-resistant. In many parts of the world, goatskin is still often referred to as Moroccan leather as it was historically sourced from Morocco.

A Better Option than other Types of Leather

With the different types of leather available, it is only natural for people to be a bit confused as to which type of leather is a better option. This is especially true when the comparison is made with goatskin leather. For further clarity, we’ve paired up goatskin with some of the most commonly used leathers to see which would be a better option.

Goatskin vs Cowhide

In matters of strength, cowhide beats goatskin any day however goatskin has way more flexibility than cowhide. Aside from great stretch, goatskin also beats cowhide in terms of softness. Though cowhide is better when dealing with insulation as well as heavy weight.

Goatskin vs Sheepskin

For starters, goatskin is much stronger and more rugged than sheepskin, but not so with regards to flexibility. Sheepkskin offers greater stretchibility than goatskin. In matters of weight and softness, goatskin would be a bit heavier in weight than sheepskin, just as sheepskin would be much softer than goatskin.

Goatskin vs Lambskin

Goatskin is much stronger, offering more rugged qualities than lambskin. However goatskin and lambskin have somewhat similar flexibility factors that sees them in a tie. Furthermore, goatskin is much heavier than lambskin and also offers much better insulation qualities than lambskin. As far as softness and suppleness goes, lambskin is a much better option than goatskin.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Goatskin Leather

Despite the above comparisons of goatskin with other types of leather, goatskin has its advantages and disadvantages as well:

• Goatskin has the ability to absorb humidity.

• You will stay cool in warm weather with goatskin leather.

• You will stay warm in cold weather with goatskin leather.

• Why? Due to its ability to change with the weather.

• Goatskin can be split and shaved.

• Goatskin leather is cheaper than most types of leather.

Frequently asked Questions

Concluding thoughts on Goatskin Leather

If we were to draw a conclusion to goatskin leather, it would go something like this. Known for its unique ability to adapt to either warm or cold climate, that in turn keeps you warm in the cold and cool in warm weather or the fact that it is soft and supple as well as flexible enough to ensure comfort is what can be expected from goatskin leather. An interestingly textured surface adds some further uniqueness to goatskin that isn’t just about looking good but also serving a much more active and functional purpose as goatskin is also quite durable. So the next time you see a product made of goatskin leather in particular you will now know a lot more about it’s offering and qualities that make it a good option.

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   Susan Fidelis August 11, 2021 at 12:53 am

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