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DAY
1
Join us for coffee before the course starts
Welcome to Leather Wise and introductions
A chance to learn a little about each other…
Where does it all begin - sourcing from farm to tanner?
The skins and hides we use are sourced from many places globally.
We will look at some of the facts and figures relating
to the international industry and some of the issues facing
the supply chain.
Time for a well earned cuppa!
Why do we inherit problems?
Depending on source, and welfare conditions, hides and skins
can be subject to natural and manmade damage. We will look
at some typical problems and the impact these have on leather
quality.
Buffet lunch (and time to phone work!)
Why
do we make leather from cowhide (… and other animals)?
There are many reasons for choosing certain hides and skins
for making different types of leather. In this session
we will look at the components of skin and explain how
different animals have different skin structures.
We will then be able to understand the various attributes
and limitations of using a particular skin or hide in relation
to the end product. For example, the reasons why pigskin
is commonly used for making shoe linings or garment suede
but is not generally used in upholstery.
Time for another cuppa!
Getting to grips with the jargon (a touchy feely session!)
One really confusing aspect of using leather is the variety
of names and descriptions that are commonplace in the industry.
We will look at some of the more popular terms and explain
what characteristics the leather will have. Some of the
terms we will look at are: Aniline, Semi-aniline, Pigmented,
Finished Split, Bi-cast, Suede, Nubuck, Pull-up, Full Grain,
Corrected Grain….and more.
End of DAY 1
DAY
2
Brief Recap of Day 1
Getting
to grips with the jargon (a touchy feely session!)
One really confusing aspect of using leather is the variety
of names and descriptions that are commonplace in the industry.
We will look at some of the more popular terms and explain
what characteristics the leather will have. Some of the terms
we will look at are: Aniline, Semi-aniline, Pigmented, Finished
Split, Bi-cast, Suede, Nubuck, Pull-up, Full Grain, Corrected
Grain….and more. In this session we will also look at
the labelling of leather products.
Visit
to a nearby tannery
We will visit a tannery and see leather being made. This will
give you an opportunity to see the equipment and how it works
and experience some of the unique sights and smells
Lunch
(and time to phone work!)
Testing and specifying leather for a product
We will discuss why we have specifications including the need
to ensure that our products perform satisfactorily, will not
harm anyone and to ensure you are getting what you paid for.
Time
for another cuppa!
How can we look after leather and what
issues are there for those involved in Quality Assurance and
Customer Services?
Now we know what leather is it leads us to consider what happens
when it all goes wrong? We will use examples to illustrate
typical problems that you might encounter and how we can help
you to resolve the problems.
Any
questions?
Time to go home after a busy course!
Things you need to know:
• This course is suitable for all product sectors – footwear,
upholstery, garments, leathergoods etc
• Arrival and coffee at 09.15
• Course starts 09.30
• Buffet lunch included
• Course finishes 16.30 (unless we talk a lot!)
• The tannery floor will be wet and slippery so Wellington
boots must be worn. Please bring your own
if you have them. Leather Wise can lend you some if you have
not got any.
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Let us know if you have any special needs – dietary/access
etc.
Contact
Amanda Michel if you need any help, tel: 01933 622386,
mobile: 07737 745440, email: amanda@leatherwise.co.uk
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