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Goatskin (material)

Have you ever seen a goat? They are cute and fluffy animals that sometimes give us milk or cheese. Goats also have very strong skin that is different from ours. When we take the skin off of a goat after it has passed away, we can turn it into a material called goatskin.

Goatskin is used to make many things that we use every day, like shoes or gloves. This material is also used to make musical instruments like drums, because it is strong and durable. When we make something out of goatskin, we usually have to treat it with special chemicals to make it soft and smooth. These chemicals also help protect the goatskin from getting ruined by water, dirt, or other things that might harm it.

So, to summarize: Goatskin is a special type of material made from the skin of a goat. It is very strong and used to make shoes, gloves, and even musical instruments. Goatskin is treated with chemicals that make it soft and smooth, and help protect it from getting damaged.
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