Define hides and skins Raw hides and skins Green hides and skins and leather ?

Hides and skins refer to the outer covering of animals, such as cows, sheep, goats, and pigs. Raw hides and skins are the untreated, unprocessed animal hides and skins that are typically obtained from slaughterhouses. Green hides and skins are those that have been treated with a preserving agent to prevent decay before further processing into leather. Leather is the processed form of hides and skins that has been tanned and treated to be used in various products such as clothing, furniture, and accessories.