German leather
Deutschleder is a very robust atlas fabric made of cotton , not leather .
The very heavy fabric is woven with strong warp yarns and a high density of weft yarns with up to 400 threads per inch (up to over 15 per mm). It has a fine and dense surface that, unlike English leather (moleskin), remains smooth and is not roughened on one side. It is the basis for work clothing that is exposed to high levels of wear and tear and is traditionally used in guild clothing .
New German leather is often very stiff. It gradually acquires its final fit through wearing.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Lederinfo.de: Deutschleder . Last accessed March 26, 2019.