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Typically chamois leather is used to dry off surfaces after washing; this is due to the absorbency and softness of the leather.
Chamois leather is made from high quality sheep and lamb skin.
www.zimeks.com /faq.htm   (273 words)

  
 Chamois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a goat-like animal that lives in the European Alps, central Italian Appennine regions Corno Grande, as well as the high mountains of Slovakia (Rupicapra rupicapra tatrica - High Tatras, West Tatras and Belianske Tatras), Romania, Bulgaria, northern Greece and the Republic of Macedonia.
Chamois arrived in New Zealand in 1907 as a gift from the Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph.
Chamois have two traits that are exploited by hunters.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chamois   (656 words)

  
 Chamois Leather - US Chamois Standard
Chamois shall be made from undersplit of sheepskin, or lambskin, split before tanning.
Chamois covered by this Standard shall be full fish oil tanned so as to produce a soft absorbent material.
Thickness shall be determined by the average of five measurements taken an equal distance along the lengih dimension, in accordance with applicable portions of Method 1011 of Federal Specification KK L 311a (January 19, 1953).
www.chamois-leather.com /eng/US_Chamois_Standard.htm   (1004 words)

  
 Chamois wringer - Patent 5193364
While a chamois is an effective material for removing and absorbing water, it is more difficult to more conveniently remove this excess water from the chamois, so that the chamois may again be utilized to dry the surface of the vehicle.
Once chamois 80 is threaded between the rollers, arm 14 is pivoted downwardly, as shown by arrow 84, to bring rollers 42 and 66 into compressive engagement, to compress chamois 80 therebetween.
Chamois 80 is drawn along base 12 between rollers 42 and 66 and upwardly past the rearward end 48 of upper plate 44, and removed from wringer 10.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5193364.html   (1897 words)

  
 Ladywildlife's Chamois
The chamois is a species of goat antelope that lives in mountainous areas, mostly in Europe.
Its skin is made into chamois leather, and the tufts of hair along the back of the male chamois are displayed in hunters caps.
Food and Feeding: The chamois is a grazer and browser, with a diet that consists mainly of mountain grasses and lichen found on the rocky slopes.
ladywildlife.com /animal/chamois.html   (715 words)

  
 wildgoatindex
The Chamois is superbly adapted to the mountains having particulaly soft hooves which help it to grasp to the rocks on the mountains where it lives.
Chamois can consume many plants whcih are poisnous to man, such as yew, foxglove and deadly nightshade, but they avoid nettles and ferns.
It is thought the Chamois are originally an east asian species which split into the different sub-species during the ice age and pleistocene.
www.geocities.com /magicgoatman/wildgoatindex.html   (800 words)

  
 Chamois
Chamois live in flocks of 15 to 30 females and juveniles, while the adult males remain solitary for most of the year.
Chamois are extremely nimble on rocky cliffs and can run over steep or uneven ground at speeds of up to 30 miles (48 km) per hour and can leap as high as 6.6 feet (2 m) and 20 feet (6 m) forward.
The Turkish chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra asiatica) of Turkey is classified as Data Deficient, meaning that there is not enough data concerning their abundance/distribution to assess their risk of extinction.
www.wildinfo.com /facts/Chamois.asp?page=/facts/Chamois.asp   (505 words)

  
 New Zealand Hunting Information, Hunt in NZ Red Deer Chamois Tahr Whitetail Sambar Rusa Sika Fallow Elk
We think of chamois as alpine animals, but on the West Coast side of the Southern Alps there are some areas where they are found in the forests almost to sea level.Chamois are not as gregarious as tahr and occur in small groups of up to a maximum of about ten animals.
Chamois have not recently been hunted commercially in New Zealand and there are no current control programs in operation.
Of chamois behaviours, one of the the most important to hunters is the fact that they are most active in the morning and evening.
www.nzhuntinginfo.com /printPage.php?pageName=./game/chamois   (572 words)

  
 Chamois leather frequently asked questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Chamois is leather that is extremely soft, flexible, and absorbent.
Typically chamois leather is used to dry off surfaces after washing; this is due to the absorbency and softness of the leather, another fact being that grime particles are drawn away from the surface being cleaned.
Chamois leather gets stiff when it is too dry, it will regain its softness with moisture or on wetting.
www.chamois.co.nz /faq   (550 words)

  
 Chamois - Fauna ProvenceBeyond
This mountain antelope is known as chamois in English and in French, in the Alpes.
Chamois are diurnal, but they feed at night if there is enough moonlight, and they rest in the middle of the day.
There's a story about Chamois in Beyond's page for the Mercantour National Park, where chamois are often seen.
www.beyond.fr /fauna/chamois.html   (202 words)

  
 Global Sporting Safaris | Chamois Species Locator
The Chamois like the Tahr can be hunted year round, but the most popular time is from April through to August when the capes are long and fl in color with a silver strip along their spine.
We normally hunt the Chamois on foot using the spot and stalk method of hunting.
The chamois’ smooth summer coat is overall reddish-brown, while in winter it becomes a chocolate brown, with guard hairs measuring 4-8 inches long covering a wooly under layer.
www.gssafaris.com /south_pacific/chamois.html   (456 words)

  
 chamois leather united kingdom
Hutchings and Harding chamois has the reputation for quality, still manufactured in the traditional method to ensure high performance and durability.
Chamois leather can be cut to regular shape, squares or whole skins.
Geniune chamois leather is still the most reliable and trusted product for drying and cleaning.
www.chamois.com /Chamoisleather.htm   (212 words)

  
 Make Your Own iPod nano Sleeve | MacVroom
Chamois is also fairly thin and will not add much bulk.
The kit includes a bottle of the iKlear spray polish (which is great for cleaning all kinds of computer surfaces), a large chamois and a small travel micro-chamois which is a perfect size for using as an iPod nano case.
We simply folded the chamois around the nano and cut it slightly larger (roughly 4 1/2" wide by 3 3/4" high).
www.macvroom.com /node/67   (408 words)

  
 Chamois Cream?
Chamois creme per say was used back in the old days when cycling shorts pads were made of.
When repeatedly washed, the chamois would dry out and become stiff over time similar to leather after it is wet and dries.
The creme was used to recondition the chamois.
www.bikeforums.net /archive/index.php/t-8809   (1134 words)

  
 Watersprite Chamois, Synthetic Chamois - Leaves No Water Spots Or Lint
Watersprite chamois is the name given to it by the manufactures of the chamois.
Overview: watersprite chamois is a synthetic chamois imported by docare from Germany.
When a real chamois is originally purchased it is full of tanning oils which to nasties to your finish and leave the most difficult water spots to remove.
www.docare.com /Products/accessories_chamw1.htm   (258 words)

  
 ACME Sponge And Chamois Co., Inc. - Chamois FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Answer: No, if chamois is the proven gentlest drying material, it only stands to reason that it is least likely to affect the finish of your car.
Really, a chamois that is not exposed to harsh chemicals and is treated correctly should give you years of enjoyment.
Answer: Your chamois should cost you less per use than the water and soap cost, literally pennies per car wash, and it will also protect and enhance the finish of your car.
www.acmesponge.com /AskChamois.shtml   (450 words)

  
 Singer Chamois - The Imp Site
Along with the rest of the range the Chamois was given a new dashboard layout with full width facia and round dials; new seats and upholstery and different external trim.
The chamois, Rupicapra rupicapra, family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, is found among the mountain crags of Europe and western Asia.
The chamois is on average 122cm (103-134cm) long (48 in) and weighs 23 to 45 kg (50 to 100 lb).
www.imps4ever.info /family/chamois.html   (631 words)

  
 Chamois leather - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was also used in purifying mercury, which was done by passing it through the pores of the skin, which are very close.
Chamois leather is also sometimes used as a fuel filter by auto detailers.
The true chamois leather is often counterfeited with common goat, kid, or sheep skin; the practice of which is a particular profession, called by the French chamoiser.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chamois_leather   (256 words)

  
 chamois - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Chamois, a hoofed, cud-chewing goat that inhabits the Alps and other high mountains of central and southern Europe.
- cloth for polishing: a piece of chamois leather, or a natural or synthetic substitute.
antelope, caribou, chamois, chevrotain, dik-dik, elk, gazelle, gnu, impala, moose, okapi, reindeer, springbok, Thomson's gazelle
encarta.msn.com /chamois.html   (99 words)

  
 Chamois Metrology Limited News
Chamois Metrology, the instrumentation, measurement and calibration organisation, announce the appointment of Nathan Barker as a Director.
Neil Morgan, MD of Chamois Metrology, commented 'I have personally known Nathan for over eight years and have watched him develop his technical and customer service skills.
Chamois Metrology is a new UKAS pressure calibration laboratory: its owner, Neil Morgan is well known in his field and has 20 years in pressure calibration.
www.chamois.net /news.htm   (212 words)

  
 Animal Info: CHAMOIS (Rupicapra rupicapra) Hunt NZ Safaris Ltd - Hunting, Fishing, Photographic Safaris
Chamois are found throughout the South Island Mountains.
Generally found on less steep or severe mountains than Thar, Chamois are never the less capable of traversing steep and difficult terrain at high speed.
Suitable rifles for Chamois are similar to those for Thar.
www.huntnzsafaris.com /chamois.htm   (208 words)

  
 Paceline Products Great Products for Cycling
Chamois BUTT'r is the number one choice for cyclists who use a skin lubricant and chamois cream to improve riding comfort.
Chamois BUTT'r prevents the uncomfortable rubbing and chafing that most cyclists experience when sitting on their saddle.
To apply Chamois BUTT'r: Put 1/6 to 1/3 ounce of Chamois BUTT'r either on your skin, or on the pad of your shorts, before you put your shorts on.
www.pacelineproducts.com /products/chamois.html   (303 words)

  
 Nipper and Chamois' Home Page
Chamois (pronounced "Shammy") is a Samoyed - Chow mix whom we adopted from the S.P.C.A. in December 1994.
Chamois misses her mate, but is accepting his passing with grace and dignity.
Nipper and Chamois' Aunt Nancy came for a visit during the holidays.
www.geocities.com /samoyed3.geo   (441 words)

  
 CHAmois Mountaineering Club
The CHAmois Mountaineering Club was founded in 1964 by members of the Countrywide Holidays Association, as a nationally (UK) based mountaineering club.
It is a member club of the British Mountaineering Council and is affiliated to Countrywide Holidays and the Rambler's Association.
The CHAmois Mountaineering Club covers all ages and both genders, and is organised and run on a fully democratic basis.
www.chamois.org.uk   (259 words)

  
 Hotel Chamois, Hotels Chamois, Welcome, Chamois, Hospitality Chamois, Lodge Chamois, Lodges Chamois, Lodging Chamois, ...
The principal peculiarity that makes Chamois unique consists in the completely lack of cars in the village.
All around there's an atmosphere of peace and calm due to the beautiful mountains and charming landscape supported by the pleasant temperate weather conditions of the area.
Sport and excursions: Chamois offers for its guests, during the summer season, plenty of opportunities for walking, surrounded by unforgettable views, or hiking across huge forests and meadows full of flowers.
www.emmeti.it /Welcome/Valdaosta/Montecervino/Chamois/index.uk.html   (162 words)

  
 Chamois Butter
Chamois Butter improves your bicycle riding comfort by putting a clean, non-greasy lubricant between you and your cycling shorts.
Chamois Butter is an excellent multi-sport skin lubricant.
Chamois Butter is the best skin conditioner I've found for my hands after cleaning parts at the shop."
circlecitybicycles.com /cbutter.htm   (366 words)

  
 b2bprofessionaltools.com - Buffs-Chamois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
CHAMOIS POLISHING WHEEL BUFFS 2" DIAMETER X 12 PLY 2 ROWS OF STITCHING
CHAMOIS POLISHING WHEEL BUFFS 2-1/2" DIAMETER X 12 PLY 2 ROWS OF STITCHING
CHAMOIS POLISHING WHEEL BUFFS 3" DIAMETER X 12 PLY 3 ROWS OF STITCHING
gallery.bcentral.com /GID5128057DD465236-Buffs-Chamois.aspx   (158 words)

  
 Iyagri Chamois: Suppliers of Chamois Leather,India chamois leather,chennai leather industries,tamilnadu leather ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The company is handled and managed by family of qualified master graduate and graduate leather technologists.
Iyagri Chamois are manufactures and suppliers of the high quality chamois leather to wholesale outlets across
The factory is situated at chromepet 3 miles south of Chennai airport in India.
www.iyagrichamois.com   (100 words)

  
 Chamois News
Local news for Chamois, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
in the Chamois High School Gym at Chamois, MO Free Admission Hot sandwiches, pie and drinks will be available...
CHAMOIS -- Emil Vahrenberg may have one of the most unique antique tool collections in Central Missouri.
www.topix.net /city/chamois-mo   (213 words)

  
 Chamois leather from Hutchings and Hardings Ltd Indexpage
Hutchings and Harding Ltd is the world`s leading chamois leather manufacturer.
Hutchings and Harding chamois has the reputation for quality, manufactured in the traditional method to ensure high performance and durability.
While chamois leather is traditionally associated with drying and cleaning cars, many people also use our leather for cleaning silverware, windows and furniture.
www.chamois.com   (109 words)

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