One day leather course
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We recommend the BLC one day leather course, aimed at leather users and retailers of leather products across the supply chain for all product sectors. The leather course provides a background in leather knowledge and an appreciation of its unique characteristics.
With ample opportunity for discussion and debate, the leather course contents include.
- 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
- Model tannery visit
- Discussion of specifications and supplier management systems
- Illustration of common defects and the causes
- Recommended care and maintenance and discussion of common customer complaints and problems
Benefits of the Leather Courses
The BLC leather course provides:
- Confidence in identifying leather types and finishes
- A better understanding of the performance and suitability for end use of different leathers
- Quicker identification of faulty leather, preventing defective leathers reaching the customer
- An appreciation of the importance of specifications to the global supply chain