Leather Technician's Handbook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Josephine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leather industry and trade.

Tanning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (247 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : AKH PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2020.

Summary:

The 'Leather Technician’s Handbook' by Josephine Lewis is a comprehensive guide designed for students and professionals in the leather industry. It provides in-depth knowledge on the synthesis, production, and refinement of leather. The book covers the role of a leather technician, including the objectives and necessary skills for leatherwork, the manufacture of leather furniture, and processes such as degreasing, splitting, and de-hairing hides. It also discusses soaking hides in chemical compounds, pre-tanning and tanning operations, and surface finishing and drying of leather. Additionally, the handbook addresses testing and grading leather to meet customer specifications. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking formal training and understanding of leather technology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

About the Author

About the Book

Preface

Contents

1. Role and Responsibility of Leather Technician

2. Manufacture of Leather Furniture

3. Degreasing, Spliting, Cleaning and De-Hairing Hides

4. Soaking Hides in Chemical Compounds

5. Pre-tanning and Tanning Hides

6. Surface Finishing and Leather Finishing (Drying of Hides)

7. Testing and Grading Leather Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781839374265

1839374268

OCLC:

1457635497