What BLC can do for you...
The leading independent leather technology centre, working with hundreds of companies in over 40 countries BLC delivers a range of leather related services. Established for over 80 years we have the technical pedigree in leather technology to ensure fast accurate solutions to technical, management or environmental leather problems.
Leather Testing
The only UK testing laboratory dedicated to leather testing, footwear testing and leather product testing. We are experts in all types of leather testing, from simple fastness tests to advanced analysis for odours and restricted substances in leather and associated materials including lead testing and REACH testing. Our aim is to provide test results within 3-5 days of receipt of samples.
Footwear testing
Offering a range of standard footwear testing in line with CEN standards on footwear. Footwear testing comprises whole shoe, leather, component and fit assessments. The UKAS accreditation for footwear testing reinforces BLC's competence, impartiality and performance capability.
Leather training courses
BLC offers leather training courses, leather seminars, leather workshops, leather footwear courses, leather upholstery courses, leathergoods courses, garment courses and leather technology courses. Each leather course can be tailored to individual company needs and is delivered by experienced and practical leather and footwear experts. Leather training courses are also available in Asia and individual corporate courses can be carried out anywhere in the world.
Leather experts
A strength of BLC is its leather specialisation and its ability to provide in-depth analysis of manufacturing or consumer problems. No matter how well production processes are managed and controlled, leather problems and leather faults do occur. BLC offers leather consulting services to cover all aspects of the leather supply chain. BLC has the leather experts and practical leather knowledge to solve all leather problems.
For more information on the full range of leather services available from BLC see our About BLC page.
BLC is a commercial organisation providing leather related services to the international leather supply chain. For general public enquiries about leather and its properties, visit the All About Leather website.
- BLC not subject to litigation
- Trader punished for misdescription of garments
- Footwear, bags and belts - Proposition 65 settlement announced
- New BLC website
- New Leather Working Group website launched
- Strong demand for BLC training in Hong Kong
Having a problem with mould? Register for the Half day mould in leather products course for an insight into the causes and prevention, help and support with mould.
- LEATHER TESTING
- > Specialist Leather Testing
- CHEMICAL RSL TESTING
- > Nickel Testing
- > Lead Testing
- > Heavy Metals
- > DMF Testing
- > REACH Testing
- FOOTWEAR TESTING
- > Whole Shoe Testing
- > Shoe Fit Assessment
- > Slip Testing
- PRODUCT TESTING
- > Leather Garment Testing
- > Leather Upholstery Testing
- > Leathergoods Testing
- LEATHER PROBLEM SOLVING
- LEATHER MEASUREMENT
- LEATHERMARK
- LAB SUPPLIES
- > Testing Equipment
- > Hide Powder
- LIST OF DATES FOR TRAINING COURSES
- CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
- 1 Day Understanding Leather Course
- 2 Day Comprehensive Leather Course
- 2 Day Automotive Training Course
- 5 Day Intensive Leather Technology Course
- 1 Day Leather Finishing Course
- 3 Day Clean Leather Manufacturing Course
- 1 Day Garment Construction, Dry Cleaning and Aftercare Course
- 1 Day Leathergoods and Construction Course
- Half Day Product Safety Course
- Half Day Mould in Leather Course
- LEATHER CONSULTING
- > Leather Process Audits
- > Leather Problem Solving
- > Leather Yield Improvements
- > Leather Supplier Audits
- > Laboratory Assessments
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
- > Clean Technology
- > Environmental Audits LWG
- LEATHER RESEARCH
- > Contract Research
- > Research Projects
- MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
- > Supplier Audits
- > Tannery Design
