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Abu Dhabi Island, Al Salam Street Behind Abu Dhabi Municipality And FAB Bank Heirs. Of Ibrahim G. Sultan Al Suwaidi Building ONLINE FURNITURE – Showroom no. S2 Abu Dhabi
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Cowhide Rugs – Durable and Affordable
The natural and unbleached hair and skin of cows, Cowhides retain the original colouring of the animal. Cowhides are often processed into leather and used for various decorative purposes. ‘Tanned Bovine Dermis’ is the scientific name for cowhides. The skin is removed from the cow after it dies. In that very raw state, cowhides are selected if they are good enough. After that, they’re salted first thing to prevent the growth of bacteria. The cowhides are then organized into two major categories: colour and size.
The Process of Tanning
After they are selected and assorted, cowhides are sent to a tannery, where they are tanned. The process of treating animal skins such as cows so as to produce leather is known as tanning. Before this process, the skins of the cows are degreased, desalted, and de-haired. These processes are collectively called ‘beamhouse operations’ and can take any time from 6 hours up to 2 days to be completed. The first-ever instance of tanning was performed through the use of tannin (hence the name of the process) – which is an acidic chemical compound. The compound was derived from the bark of particular trees. But it’s not the method employed anymore. Various others have come up, out of which the Chrome tanning method is the most popular one.
Tanning makes sure that the hides of the cows are soft and prevent their odour and moulting. It also automatically assures the longevity of cowhide-made material.
Types of Tanning Processes
- Chroma Tanning
- Vegetable Tanning
- Alternative Chemicals (Aluminium, Zirconium, Titanium, Iron Salts, Aldehyde or their combination)
- Natural Tanning
- Tawing
Benefits of products made from Cowhide
Durability
As against rugs and other products made from synthetic material, cowhide products prove to be the most durable material. Strain marks and fraying of ends are some things that cowhide owners do not have to worry about. They can be changed if you want a different product, but wear and tear won’t force you to replace them.
High Resale Value
Cowhides have a very high resale value as an after-benefit of their durability. You may need to revamp your house decor or change your aesthetic, and you would inevitably want to sell existing decor pieces. Due to their durable nature, they look brand new for many years and can be sold for nearly the same price they are bought.
Healthy and Safe
Since Cowhide is a type of natural leather, its extremely high quality prevents any allergic reactions on your skin or otherwise. Further, its curvy shape and thin layer combined make it less likely for you to slip and fall. They also stay in place easily, are fixed, and don’t slide.
Low Maintenance
Cowhide products are extremely easy to maintain and clean. They need to be vacuumed or cleaned with plastic-bristle brushes. If liquids are spilled, they need to be soaked with a towel, but even then, the time they take to absorb it is relatively low.
Why Should You Choose Best Carpets Abu Dhabi?
Best Carpets Abu Dhabi offers you the highest quality of cowhide products. Most of their benefits are rooted in the characteristic that they are natural, and we assure you that our cowhide products are 100% natural. We have an assorted variety of products for you to choose from, and we’ll guide you through to finding the perfect one for you!