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Are footballs still made with leather?
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Yes, footballs are still made with cowhide leather. The grained leather panels allow for a better grip, and laces hold the panels together in their iconic oval shape. Browse a wide selection of sports equipment and authenticated memorabilia on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Soccer Ball.
A great vintage leather football ball with eighteen leather panels
Category
20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
$247
Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage No.5 Leather Soccer Ball.
A great vintage leather football ball with twelve guaranteed hand
Category
20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
$288
Unused Leather Football.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Unused Leather Football.
A traditional hand sewn 12-panel tan leather football in original
Category
20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Leather Football 'winner'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage 12 Panel Leather Soccer Ball.
A great vintage No.5 leather football ball with twelve
Category
20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Vintage 12 Panel Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Soccer Ball.
A great vintage leather football ball with twelve leather panels. The
Category
20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Antique 18 Zigzag Panel Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Soccer Ball.
A great vintage leather football ball with eighteen leather zigzag
Category
20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather