What is the main difference between raw and tanned hides?

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  1. Tanned hides always rot when wet
  2. Tanned hides stay flexible when rewetted
  3. Raw hides never dry out

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  1. Leather en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather Checked 2026-11-07.

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