| LAMBSKIN LEATHER |
Describes leather made from either lamb or sheepskin, in as much as the skin is identical in appearance after tanning. |
| LACE |
A delicate fabric made of fine yarn or thread woven in an open web like pattern. |
| LAMBSKIN |
Also known as Sheepskin. This is a light, fine grained hide from sheep. |
| LAME |
A smooth fabric woven with metallic threads in gold or silver. |
| LATCH |
A closure that has a bar which fits into a notch or slot. |
| LEATHER |
A term for any tanned animal hide, but is used especially to describe cowhide. For example, when fashion accessories are stamped with "genuine leather", it means "genuine cowhide leather". |
| LEATHERETTE |
A thin supple synthetic leather with a texture like genuine leather. xGo Top |
| LINEN |
A fabric woven from flax. This fabric classically used for spring handbag styles. |
| LINING |
A material such as fabric or leather, sewn to form the inside compartments of a handbag, belt, wallet or piece of luggage. |
| LIZARD SKIN |
A leather made from the skin of lizards. Like snake skins, lizard skins vary widely in colours, textures and patterns. Skins from smaller types of lizards have a similar "flaky" texture as snake skins, but skins form large lizards (such as alligators and crocodiles), have a strong "armor" texture and grain. |
| LOCK |
A device for holding, closing, or securing the contents of a handbag, belt (or piece of luggage) or a specific compartment. On handbags, briefcases, belts, and luggage, the locks are usually built into some sort of latch, and are commonly key locks or combination locks. |
| LOGO |
A characteristic mark that identifies the maker, designer, or manufacturer of a belt or accessory. A logo can contain a word or letters, or a picture, or any combination, and is made to identify the designer and/or manufacturer of the fashion item. |
| LUGGAGE HANDLE |
A handle that has the same rigid shape as the handle of a suitcase. It is usually made of metal or hard plastic covered with leather or other durable material. |
