One day Understanding Leather Course         Click to view Agenda
· An explanation of the different types of hides and skins and their suitability for purpose
· An overview of the processes involved in leather making from the raw material to the finished leather and a description of different
  leather types and characteristics
· Laboratory visit to demonstrate testing and problem solving activities
· Tannery visit
· Discussion of specifications and supplier management systems
· Illustration of common defects and the causes
· Recommended care and maintenance and discussion of common customer complaints and problems

Two day Comprehensive Leather Course        Click to view Agenda
 Offers a wider perspective of leather supply chain issues related to the three basic areas of ‘what is leather?’, ‘how leather is made’ and ‘ensuring customer satisfaction’, including:

· An explanation of the different types of hides and skins and suitability for purpose
· Global view of raw material supply, traceability

· The leather making processes in more detail

· Testing and specifications

· Restricted substances and legislative issues

· Managing the supply chain

· Guidance on labelling

· Specific design and construction problems
· What can be controlled and how

This leather course, which is suitable for all product sectors, offers ample opportunity for discussion and debate.

 

 
BENEFITS

Confidence in identifying leather types
 and finishes
A better understanding of the performance
 and suitability for end use of different leathers
Quicker identification of faulty leather, preventing defective leathers reaching the customer
An appreciation of the importance of specifications to the global supply chain