Leathergoods and hardware training courses
Aimed at suppliers, leather users and retailers in the leathergoods sector, these course provide a foundation in the use of leather in a range of products and in association with metal components.
One day leathergoods and construction course
Next course: 28 April 2010 Book on line
- An explanation of different hides and skins and their suitability for purpose
- An overview of the processes involved in leather making and an understanding of leather types and descriptions
- Understanding the materials used with the leather such as coated fabrics, plastics, textiles etc
- Material and whole product construction specifications and quality control aspects - including material specifications and quality control regimes
- An understanding of product construction methods etc
- Components and hardware used in bags, zips, bright work, buckles etc and the issues that may arise
- Problem solving and product failures
Benefits
- Confidence identifying leather types and component materials
- Improved confidence when developing product specifications
- Faster identification of potential or actual problems from samples