Kipskin vs. Calfskin — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Kipskin and Calfskin
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Definitions
Kipskin
Leather prepared from the skin of young or small cattle, intermediate in grade between calfskin and cowhide.
Calfskin
Calfskin or calf leather is a leather or membrane produced from the hide of a calf, or juvenile domestic cattle. Calfskin is particularly valuable because of its softness and fine grain, as well as durability.
Kipskin
Leather prepared from the skin of young or small cattle, intermediate in grade between calfskin and cowhide.
Calfskin
Leather made from the hide or skin of a calf, used in bookbinding and shoemaking.
Calfskin
The hide of a calf.
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Calfskin
Fine leather made from the hide of a calf.
Calfskin
A fine leather made from the hide of a calf.
Calfskin
The hide or skin of a calf; or leather made of the skin.
Calfskin
Fine leather from the skin of a calf