One day leather course

Next course: 26 October 2010 Book on line

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

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

Two day comprehensive leather course

Next course: 21 & 22 September 2010 Book on line

For those who need to have a more detailed understanding of leather as a material, such as department heads, product designers, buyers, product technologists and quality control staff, the two day leather course offers a wider and more in depth understanding of leather, its use, and the leather supply chain.

The course covers three basic areas: what is leather; where is it sourced and how it is made, from raw material through to finished product, including specifying, managing supply chain problems, reducing complaints and avoiding returns.