Genuine Crocodile
Genuine Crocodile
Crocodile Handbags Are Always In Style
Like other exotic leathers, crocodile has always been popular in fashion. Crocodile is more durable than many exotic leathers and there are vintage crocodile handbags from the nineteen twenties and thirties that are available online or in vintage clothing shops. There are two basic finishes for croc bags, the classic and the safari.
The natural finish is a more leather like look. To achieve the finish, wax or oil is infused into the skin under moderate pressure. This gives the skin a semi gloss look. This finish is actually more durable than high the high gloss classic finish. It tends to achieve more luster with use and it’s more resistant to scratches and abrasions than the shinier finish.
The classic finish is achieved by polishing a natural protein like albumen or egg whites into the skin under high pressure. This finish is often preferred by manufacturers since it tends to stretch the skin, netting more usable skin from a single animal. The disadvantage of the classic finish is that the skin is thinner than with the natural finish. It is also more subject to damage from scratches and abrasions. Flex points will develop wrinkles and the skin can dry out and crack.
Proper care of your crocodile handbag will help keep it looking new longer, no matter which finish you choose. Products for cleaning and conditioning exotic leathers are usually available from dealers who sell Western style boots. Check with an expert on exotic leather for advice on conditioning and cleaning of your croc bag.
The natural color of crocodiles is dark green to brown. Crocodile handbags can be died to almost any color to match your wardrobe. There are variations in the quality of crocodile skin. Caimans or South American crocodiles are smaller than many of their cousins and the tanning processes used in South America are less sophisticated than European or North American tanning. Generally, South American crocodile is held to be of lower quality than Nile crocodile or Australian crocodile, but this is due in part to the tanning process.
Hornback is used to make some crocodile handbags. Hornback refers the the skin found on the crocodile’s back, which is rougher and has a more interesting texture than the belly skin that is often used to make croc bags. Hornback is typically more expensive than other types of crocodile skin.
Genuine crocodile handbags are expensive. To insure that you are receiving the value you are paying for, try to determine where the skin used to make the croc bags was imported from. If you are paying top dollar for your crocodile handbag you want to make sure you are getting top quality crocodile skin.South American crocodile is usually less expensive than African croc.
Always buy high dollar items like croc bags from established, reputable retailers who guarantee their quality and take pride in the products they sell. Inexpensive bags are always made from synthetic imitation crocodile and will not wear well or have the same appearance as real crocodile.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Crocodile And Alligator Handbags
Many people are confused about the difference between alligator and crocodile skin. If you are buying a bag, you will find that alligator handbags can be significantly more expensive than comparable crocodile bags. Alligator skin was difficult to acquire for many years because they are only native to North America and were declared an endangered species. Alligators have made a comeback and with good conservation practices their skins are available in the marketplace again.
American alligator skin is thicker, softer and more durable than most crocodile skin. The scales are more even and the texture tends to be more pronounced. Alligator scales are more likely to have a square- shaped appearance. Crocodiles have pits in their scales, alligators don’t. One way to tell alligator skin from crocodile skin is to look for small dimples in the scales. These dimples are found only in crocodile skin.
The quality of crocodile skin can vary widely since there are many species of crocodile found all around the world. Alligator tends to be more predictable since they are not as diverse. If you are purchasing alligator handbags, it is best to be able to tell the difference in skins since alligator handbags are almost always more expensive than crocodile bags.
Price aside, both crocodile and alligator handbags are highly desirable fashion accessories and have been for well over a hundred years. The durability of the skins makes it possible to find a vintage alligator or crocodile handbag from the 1930′s or before. With proper care, alligator handbags will last for years and continue to look wonderful. Although some exotic leathers can be delicate, alligator and crocodile are usually quite tough.
The finishes on alligator handbags are the same as those for crocodile. Both skins can use a combination of the classic and natural finish to get greater durability while still having a bright shine. A crocodile bag with a natural or combination finish may be more expensive than one with a classic finish, since the skin stretches less during processing. The classic finish uses high pressure to polish a natural protein, usually egg white or albumen, into the skin.
Whether you are looking for a crocodile handbag or for alligator, you will find a wide selection of colors and styles. Generally, you will not find oversize handbags in natural reptile skin. A small crocodile handbag is a great fashion accessory for any look from casual to formal, whether natural or classic finish, these handbags have lots of class.
Always beware of synthetic imitations. One way to spot fake crocodile is that synthetics usually don’t have the dimples that would be found on real skin. Since a crocodile handbag can cost well over a thousand dollars, you want to know you are getting the genuine article.
It isn’t wise to buy fine leather goods from mall kiosks, street venders or Internet auctions since if you buy a fake, you’re usually stuck with it. These dealers disappear as soon as they have your money. If buying online, look for customer reviews on the quality of the products and the customer service of the dealer.
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