skins

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The skins contain natural oils, and garments not kept in a temperature-controlled environment -- ideally off-season in cold vaults -- can dry out and disintegrate.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One prominent enthusiast had 40,000 skins, almost certainly preserved with arsenic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The skins feature synthetic fibers that allow for smooth sliding in the forward direction, but provide grip so the skis don’t slide backward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

"If you want to have a decent baked potato, which I love, you've got to have the crispy skins, so the red Duke of Yorks are very good," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Lining the walls, there are platforms made with poles, reed mats, and skins.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone