Understanding Leather

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Eurofins | BLC's technical experts have created a new online leather training course that provides delegates with an overview of leather and the leather production process. This introductory course covers the basics of leather making as well as the fundamentals of what you need to know before working with leather. Attendees will gain an understanding of everything from raw material, all the way through to finished product; this course is essential for those who are new to working with leather or need their leather knowledge refreshing.


Duration: 4 hrs

Access: 14 days

Courses Highlights

  • Leather Types

    Recognise different leather types and understand their material applications during manufacturing.

  • Leather Production Process

    Gain an overview of how leather is manufactured from rawhide to finished leather.

  • Common Defects in Leather

    Understand the common types of defects found on leather and their causes.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Eurofins | BLC

    • Introduction to Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd.
  • 2

    Leather Structure

    • What is Leather?

    • Raw Material Types
  • 3

    Hide & Skin Defects

    • Hide & Skin Defects
  • 4

    Leather Types

    • Leather Types

    • Leather Types and Finishes

    • Reconstituted Leather and Alternative Materials
  • 5

    Leather Production

    • Raw Hide and Beamhouse Processes

    • Post Tannage Processes

    • Effects and Finishes

    • Tannery Tour
  • 6

    The Importance of Specifications

    • Chemical Specifications

    • Performance Specifications

    • Fingerprinting and Due Diligence
  • 7

    Leather - What can go wrong?

    • Common Leather Problems and Avoidance

    • Common Leather Problems and Avoidance cont'd
  • 8

    Leather Cleaning & Aftercare

    • Leather Cleaning & Aftercare

Speaker

Chemistry Lead & Chem-MAP Technical Manager of Eurofins | BLC

Georgina Mawer

Georgina works with brands, retailers, and suppliers to provide support with the management of restricted chemicals and hazardous substances within the supply chain and the associated legislation. This includes safety assessments of material and products, guidance on chemical testing and analysis, research, and delivery of technical contract work, creating and maintaining restricted chemical specifications, and the provision of workshops and training.

Managing Director of Eurofins | BLC


Adam Hughes

Currently, Adam is the Managing Director at Eurofins | BLC. Adam has a Master's Degree in both Business and Marketing disciplines. He has worked in the leather and footwear industry for over 30 years, working for 10 of those years in leather manufacturing. Joining Eurofins | BLC where he has worked for 24 years, he has further augmented his experience in the leather and footwear supply chain. Adam is passionate about sustainable and transparent sourcing and understands the sensitivities that supply chain present.

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