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Leder is the German word for leather and lederhosen are wimply leather pants. Trachtenhosen worn on formal occasions were and are made of expensive chamois or deerskin. The basic Lederhosen made for German boys were made from less expensive leather. Daily wear lederhosen (both longs and shorts) are made of cowhide, which is less expensive and much more resistant. This made for a reasonably priced and durable garment for boys. Some pants were made in Lederhosen-style, usually meaning with a haltar. They were made with a variety of cloth materials. These were for younger boys and not considered as true Lederhosen by many because they are not leather. HBC has noted these lederhosen-style pants in the 1970s, but we are unsure to what etent they were made before the 1970s.
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