Intensive leather course

Tuesday 21st October 2014 to Wednesday 22nd October 2014

The first day will be hosted by Leather Wise in Stanwick (near Wellingborough) and the second day by SATRA at Wyndham Way in Kettering.

The course is aimed at manufacturers, sourcing companies and retailers of all types of footwear, leathergoods, garments, accessories and upholstery. It is ideal for newly appointed, as well as more experienced, technologists and buyers.

Day 1: Understanding, making and using leather:

• Where does it all begin - sourcing from farm to tanner?
• Why do we inherit problems?
• Why do we make leather from cowhide and other animals?
• Introduction to leathermaking process
• Tour of local tannery (Blenkinsop Leather).

Day 2: Selection and use of leather:

• Selection, grading and measurement
• Fitness for purpose - introducing the use of specifications
• Chemical testing and environmental issues
• Physical testing and colour fastness
• Tour of SATRA facilities and laboratories.

SATRA and Leather Wise staff will be available on both days for combined discussions and questions. Each delegate will receive course material and a leather identification kit to take away.

Further details

• 09:00 Registration
• 12:45 Lunch
• 16:30 Finish (each day)

Location

• Day 1 Stanwick (near Wellingborough), UK
• Day 2 Kettering, UK

SATRA is a leading authority on leather research and development and has unrivalled experience in international legislation, testing, arbitration and training to bring leather products to market in territories across the world. SATRA is recognised and respected for its technical expertise throughout the leather global supply chain.

Leather Wise provides problem solving, arbitration and training on all aspects of leather and leather products.

Details

• Location: Stanwick/Kettering
• Email: Denise McAllister
• Phone: +44 (0) 1536 410000
• Sector: Footwear

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