kid leather
animal product
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Kid leather is a soft, pliable leather made from the skin of a young goat, known as a kid. It can also refer to glove leather made from lambskin or goatskin. Leather, in general, is made from animal skins and hides that have been chemically treated to preserve them and make them suitable for various uses. The term "skin" is typically used for smaller animals like goats, while "hide" refers to larger animals. The process of converting skin into leather is called tanning.123
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