Answer:

leather

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEATHERShoe material
LEATHERHide stuff
LEATHERJacket option
LEATHERBaseball coverage?
LEATHERJacket material for a mixed-up North Carolina athlete?
LEATHERHide in a closet?
LEATHERDead Sea Scrolls material
LEATHERSome upholstery