pelle vs cuoio

English translation: leather and (cow) hide

16:12 Jun 26, 2007

Italian to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion

Italian term or phrase: pelle vs cuoio

When we are talking about clothing, what is the difference ? I have them back to back as "la vera pelle e il vero cuoio".

Ioanna Karamanou KudoZ activity Questions: 237 (2 open) (3 without valid answers) (6 closed without grading) Answers: 466 United States
Local time: 08:34

English translation:leather and (cow) hide

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Carries a large variety of leather hides and accessories.
www.kyleatherandhide.com/ - 4k -

Industry Research Report: Leather & Hide Tanning & Finishing Industry. In depth analysis, data, trends, market share, forecasts. Latest Apr 2007.
www.ibisworld.com/industry/default.aspx?indid=367 - 45k -

NAICS Industry 316100 - Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing is part of: NAICS 316000 - Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing. ...
www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_316100.htm - 59k -

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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 14:34

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leather and (cow) hide

Shera Lyn Parpia

leather - sole leather

Lesley Burgon

cowhide vs calfhide

Laura Cambia (X)

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leather and (cow) hide

Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 14:34
Specializes in field
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English
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cowhide vs calfhide

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this is the only translation I can think of... hope it can help you

Laura Cambia (X)
Local time: 14:34
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Italian

2485 days confidence:

leather - sole leather

Explanation:
My reply is 7 years late, however I'd like to enter this because I worked for a company that produced cuoio. The difference is correctly explained by Jim - pelle is used for shoe uppers, bags, sofas etc. whilst cuoio is used for soles. In the leather trade it is referred to as 'sole leather'. At our company we used cow hides or rather the 'backs' (gropponi in Italian) of the animal, for the simple reason that it's much thicker. I'm not sure but I presume cuoio can also be made with hides from other animals, again depending on the thickness, which is naturally important for the production of soles. As cuoio is not only used for producing soles but also certain types of leather goods, the most suitable translation really depends on the context.

Lesley Burgon
Local time: 14:34
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English
PRO pts in category: 36

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