HUEC 2045 Chapter : Chapter Seven 2045
Document Summary
Particularly in terms of color and texture: leather is a by-product of the meatpacking industry, animals are not raised specifically for their hides hides sold into the leather trade. History and development: leather thong sandals found in the ancient tombs, from the earliest times, leather was valued as clothing, but as tanning methods improved, leather became important for armor, helmets, and saddles. Categories of leather: almost all leather comes from cattle, there are 9 major categories, cattle, sheep and lamb, goat and kid, equine, horses provide a rugged leather, the hide is used for leather jackets. It is important to note that suede is a finish not a leather. Merchandising and marketing: the leather industry forecasters are considered the best and most experienced in the fashion industry. Individual tanners are not known to the public by name. Trade associations and trade shows: trade shows and trade associations are important sources of information within the leather industry.
