Tanbark

Tanbark is the bark of certain species of tree, primarily used for tanning hides into leather.

History

The use of tanbark for tanning stretches back to the ancient world. The Ancient Romans used it in the production of leather. Indigenous peoples in North America also used it for this purpose.

Production

Tanbark is traditionally stripped from trees such as oak, hemlock, spruce, and chestnut. The bark is then dried and ground into a powder. The powder is then mixed with water to create a tanning solution.

Uses

The primary use of tanbark is in the tanning of animal hides to produce leather. The tannins in the bark help to preserve the hide and give it a brown color. Tanbark is also used in gardening, as a mulch, and in the production of certain types of wine.

See also

• Tanning (leather)
• Bark (botany)
• Leather production processes

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