Leather footwear and garment training courses

Aimed at suppliers, leather users and retailers in the footwear and garment sectors these courses provide a foundation in leather knowledge, leather footwear and garment construction and aftercare.

One day leather garment construction, dry cleaning and aftercare

Next course: 30 June 2010 Book on line

An explanation of different hides and skins and their suitability for purpose
Standard leather types versus fashion effects
Raw material cost implications
Garment construction
Cutting efficiency versus designer expectations versus price
Introducing a pattern into different skin types and the cost implications
Ensuring consistency and quality
Tour of dry cleaning facility
Fitness for purpose and problems

Benefits

Increased confidence when sourcing leather garments
Confidence when selling and labelling garments
Reduction of problems or customer complaints through clear supplier specifications

One day leathergoods and construction course

Next Course: 28 April 2010 Book online

An explanation of the different types of hides and skins and suitability for purpose
An overview of the processes involved in leather making from the raw material to the finished leather and a description of different leather types and characteristics
Laboratory visit to demonstrate testing and problem solving activities
Footwear construction and product finishing, including quality control
Recommended care and maintenance and discussion of common customer complaints and problems

Benefits

An appreciation of the footwear manufacturing process
Increased sales and reduced returns