Whit Leather (Noun)
Meaning
A leather that has been treated with alum and/or salt.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Historically, whit leather was used for gloves due to its durability and resistance to water damage.
- Some traditional bookbinders still use high-quality whit leather for their most valuable projects.
- Whit leather was also used in parts of armor to provide additional protection for the wearer.
- The process of creating whit leather has been largely replaced by modern tanning techniques.
- Whit leather preserved in a controlled environment can last for centuries without significant decay.