Smells, stiff, needs constant care, (comparatively) complex to repair, it just has virtually no upsides. It doesn't even last long unless you're comparing really high-quality leather to really low-quality cotton or something like that.

[–] Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Ive been using a $10 leather belt every day for over 20 years now, zero maintenance or anything done to it.

[–] oatscoop@midwest.social 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I own a leather motorcycle jacket I've abused for 20+ years that is none of those things, and it wasn't particularly expensive. I've repaired some loose stitches and rub some leather balm into it twice a year.

Yes: garbage quality leather is crap, and most of the "fast fashion" items on the market use trash leather. But decent quality leather will last for decades if you put a minimal amount of care into it. It's relatively easy to maintain and repair too.

[–] SkippingRelax@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

And that's why it has had no use throughout human history whatsoever. /s

Do you also have an opinion on timber smelling bad and be completely useless with no upsides?