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Crocodiles have similar ISOs covering their entire body whereas alligators and caimans don't. If you look at crocodile leather, you can see a small dimple on every scale, but not on alligator leather. <br><br>Distinguishing crocodilian leathers can firstly be done by looking closely at the scales. Both crocodiles and alligators have sensory organs called ISOs (integumentary sense organs) covering their head and jaws.<br>
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What is the major difference between alligator skin belt and shark skin belt?
Crocodiles have similar ISOs covering their entire body whereas alligators and caimans don't. If you look at crocodile leather, you can see a small dimple on every scale, but not on alligator leather. Distinguishing crocodilian leathers can firstly be done by looking closely at the scales. Both crocodiles and alligators have sensory organs called ISOs (integumentary sense organs) covering their head and jaws. So both alligator skin belt and shark skin belt are good. Sharkskin is known for being an unbelievably tough and durable leather with linear striations throughout. When available, it is often our most popular leather selection particularly among cowboys. Although sharkskin is rugged, it can take a nice shine, making it versatile enough for a dress boot.zallThey help the animal to direct the head toward pressure changes in the water (e.g. splashing water). Crocodiles have similar ISOs covering their entire body whereas alligators and caimans don’t. If you look at crocodile leather, you can see a small dimple on every scale, but not on alligator leather.
These shark skin belts are made to order and crafted with our years of leather-working experience. This particular belt is tanned to bring out a deep black look to the shark. These belts are stitched and very tough. Sharkskin belt is known for being an unbelievably tough and durable leather with linear striations throughout. When available, it is often our most popular leather selection particularly among cowboys. Although the shark skin belt is rugged, it can take a nice shine, making it versatile enough for a dress boot. Stingray belts are also good to choose from as compared to alligator skin belts they both have similar ratings and quality.
The single most distinguishing feature of alligator leather is the umbilical scar which is an elongated star shape with a webbing pattern in it. The alligator is the only crocodilian that has this feature and so it is often placed prominently on products to show the authenticity of the leather. So alligator skin belts are effective. This means that the patterning of the alligator scales is not as uniform and regular as the crocodile.
The belly is used for manufacturing crocodile and alligator handbags and leather goods because it is smooth and pliable. Crocodile and alligator are superior leathers compared to caiman which has a tendency to form cracks between scales when the leather surface is bent. The uniformity of the crocodile and alligator skin belt also allows dyes to distribute evenly in the leather whereas the bony deposits in the caiman skin causes dyes to be blotchy. Crocodile and alligator are considered to be the most valuable classic exotic leathers in the world and continue to be integral to the world of luxury leather goods.
