Little History of Teddy Leather
The term “lingerie” is derived from the French word linge, "washables” — as in faire le linge, "do the laundry" — and ultimately from lin for washable linen, the fabric from which European undergarments were made before the general introduction of cotton from Egypt. The concept of lingerie being visually appealing was a development of the later nineteenth century. Up through the first half of the 20th century women selected underwear for three major purposes: to alter their shape, for reasons of hygiene, or for modesty.The types of leathers used for manufacturing leather lingerie and teddy leather depend mainly on the geographical location where they are produced. The usual leathers used are cow split, pig suede, sheep nappa, and goat nappa. Artificial leather, known as faux leather, is also used for producing leather lingerie. This leather is cheaper and has all the characteristics of natural leather, except the smell.