From what material must the tefillin housing (batim) be made, and must it be processed lishmah?

Synopsis

The housing (batim) must be made from the hide of kosher animals, including neveilah or treifah. Fetal skin (shlil) is permitted. The hide must be processed lishmah when possible. The Rema extends this to the straps.

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