kipskin

/ˈkɪpskɪn/
noun
  1. Leather made from the skin of young or small cattle, used for gloves, shoes, and bookbinding.
    • She preferred kipskin boots because they were soft yet sturdy.
    • This old book is bound in kipskin, which has kept it in good condition.
    • The artisan used kipskin to craft a pair of durable gloves.