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Are footballs still made with leather?

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Are footballs still made with leather?
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
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Leather Football
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage No.5 Leather Soccer Ball. A great vintage leather football ball with twelve guaranteed hand
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20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Unused Leather Football.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Unused Leather Football. A traditional hand sewn 12-panel tan leather football in original
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Leather Football 'winner'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage 12 Panel Leather Soccer Ball. A great vintage No.5 leather football ball with twelve
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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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
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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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
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

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