General information on leather types, processing technologies and main characteristics from a furniture making perspective. Also, maintenance tips and FAQ. From Sadesa SA.
Information resource for the leather industry. History, types and processing of leather. Care guide. FAQ's. Technical glossary. Links to related sites.
Germany. World wide support organization of the Leather Institute German Tanner’s School, providing a framework of support for students enrolled at the teaching, testing and research institute. Extensive library of leather related links. English and German.
Information resource for the European leather industry. Europe wide projects, and industry research and development programs. Events calendar. Business statistics. Company database, searchable by country, industry sector and type of leather.
On-line resource for the US cattle hide market. Prices, and supply and export statistics. Global business news. Company directories. Links to government, industry and informational sites.
Internet club of leather craft artists. Members' web site directory. Extensive list of links to leather craft knowledge and education. Links to related sites.
Information resource about leather history, and leather tanning, processing and manufacturing. Technical terms and definitions. Links to related sites. From the Leather Research Institute.
UK. Non-profit charitable organisation, providing a service in the conservation and restoration of leather objects of historic, cultural or artistic importance. Also, training and research, knowledge transfer and publications.
Educational information about the history and types of leather, leather tanning and processing, and its natural characteristics, including a glossary of technical terms and definitions. From DeNovo Leathers, LLC. [PDF]
Interactive open-content source of information and knowledge about the history of the leather industry, leather materials, tanning technologies, processing and manufacturing, marketing and machinery. From the International Trade Center.
Homepage of Prof. Mike Redwood. Reference and information resource for leather tanning and processing technology, leather industry history and marketing. Technical glossary. Technical and history articles. Descriptions of manufacturing processes.
Independent study course to be completed at home or at work offered by the American Leather Chemists Association, intended to provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of leather manufacture, and provides professionals with a review of leather science and a technical discourse within the tannery.
Business and technology information resource for the global leather processing and products industry. Calendar of events. Marketplace. Trade services. Technical guidelines. From the International Trade Center (ITC).
UK. International quality label developed by fur auction houses and the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF), ensuring consumers of fur produced following national or local regulations or standards governing fur production.
Booklet published by the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association in September 2005, covering the qualities and characteristics of cattle hides, and the procedures by which the exports trade is governed. [PDF]
Portal to the global genuine and artificial leather industry. Marketplace. Industry news. Company directory for tanneries, chemicals, machinery, leather dealers and traders, and manufacturers of finished goods. From Raw Leather Srl.
