FSN 123 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Fair Use, Luxurious, Sustainable Design
10 Dec 2012
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Leather-making industry is very specialized and time consuming. Leather industry must predict trends far in advance. 16 months before a leather will reach accessory manufacturers. Supplies are depleting and prices are going up. Sustainable use: environmental program that encourages landowners to preserve alligator eggs/habitats for the right to use a percentage of the grown animals. Animal pelts = divided into three classes. Skins weighs 15 pounds or less. Hides weighs more than 25 pounds. Tanning process of turning animal pelts into leather. Chrome tanning fastest method to produce leather. Can be identified by the pale, blue-grey color in the center of the cut edge. Leather industry has changed because of three trends: enlarging market opportunities, increased competition from synthetics, and increased foreign trade. New leathers are more soft and pliable. New leathers can be dyed for successfully. Leather can be washed and has improved cleaning features. Trend towards a classic and elegant fashion look with emphasis on quality.
