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Leatherline - http://www.intracen.org/leatherline/
Business and technology information resource for the global leather processing and products industry. Calendar of events. Marketplace. Trade services. Technical guidelines. From the International Trade Center (ITC). |
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The Leathernet - http://www.leathernet.com/
Informational web site for the global leather processing industry. Searchable business directory. Marketplace and message boards. |
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Euroleather - http://www.euroleather.com/
Information resource for the European leather industry. Europe wide projects, and industry research and development programs. Events calendar. Business statistics. Company database, searchable by country, industry sector and type of leather. |
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University College Northampton - http://www2.northampton.ac.uk/appliedsciences/appliedscience/bslt
UK. The British School of Leather Technology. |
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Hide Market - http://www.hidemarket.com/
On-line resource for the US cattle hide market. Prices, and supply and export statistics. Global business news. Company directories. Links to government, industry and informational sites. |
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The Leather Conservation Centre - http://www.leatherconservation.org/
UK. Non-profit charitable organisation, providing a service in the conservation and restoration of leather objects of historic, cultural or artistic importance. Also, training and research, knowledge transfer and publications. |
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Origin Assured - http://www.originassured.co.uk/
UK. International quality label developed by fur auction houses and the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF), ensuring consumers of fur produced following national or local regulations or standards governing fur production. |
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Leather Industry Companion - http://www.redwood.uk.com/
Homepage of Prof. Mike Redwood. Reference and information resource for leather tanning and processing technology, leather industry history and marketing. Technical glossary. Technical and history articles. Descriptions of manufacturing processes. |
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Pelle di Toscana - http://www.pelleditoscana.it/
Trade mark and certification label, identifying Tuscan leather tanneries and the verified quality of Tuscan leather. English and Italian. |
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The Worshipful Company of Curriers - http://www.curriers.co.uk/
UK. Former livery company of London turned registered charity involved in supporting the London College of Fashion's degree courses in leathercraft, design and technology, the Leather Conservation Centre in Northampton, and Capel Manor College, Enfield, which runs courses in saddlery and bridlery. |
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IILG. International Internet Leathercrafter's Guild - http://www.iilg.net/
Internet club of leather craft artists. Members' web site directory. Extensive list of links to leather craft knowledge and education. Links to related sites. |
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All About Leather - http://www.all-about-leather.co.uk/
Information resource for the leather industry. History, types and processing of leather. Care guide. FAQs. Technical glossary. Links to related sites. |
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Conversion Tables - http://www.leatherchemists.org/conversion_table.asp
A collection of conversion tables for weights, areas, units, liquids and temperature. From the American Leather Chemists Association. |
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VeraPelle | VeroCuoio - http://www.verapelle.info/
Trademarked quality certifications adopted by the European Federation of Tanners for genuine leather and fur. |
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Leather Technology Correspondence Course - http://www.leatherchemists.org/course_info.asp
Independent study course to be completed at home or at work offered by the American Leather Chemists Association, intended to provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of leather manufacture, and provides professionals with a review of leather science and a technical discourse within the tannery. |
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Leather Forum - http://www.leatherchemists.org/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=1
Discussion forum for topics concerning leather tanning, processing and goods manufacturing. From the American Leather Chemists Association. |
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Eichenkranz Association - http://www.verein-eichenkranz.de/
Germany. World wide support organization of the Leather Institute German Tanner’s School, providing a framework of support for students enrolled at the teaching, testing and research institute. Extensive library of leather related links. English and German. |
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Infur Online - http://www.infurmag.com/
Information resource for the international fur industry, providing market and industry news, trends in fashion and design, feature articles and designer profiles, videos, and a calendar of events. Links to related sites. |
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Leather Basics - http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/leatherresearchinstitute/page4.html
Information resource about leather history, and leather tanning, processing and manufacturing. Technical terms and definitions. Links to related sites. From the Leather Research Institute. |
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Leather Guidebook - http://www.intracen.org/appli2/eBook/ViewEBookDetail.aspx
Interactive open-content source of information and knowledge about the history of the leather industry, leather materials, tanning technologies, processing and manufacturing, marketing and machinery. From the International Trade Center. |
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Tannery.Com - http://www.tannery.com/
Portal to the global genuine and artificial leather industry. Marketplace. Industry news. Company directory for tanneries, chemicals, machinery, leather dealers and traders, and manufacturers of finished goods. From Raw Leather Srl. |
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All About Leather - http://www.leatherdepot.com/process.htm
Information about leather types, tanning, characteristics, processing and quality assessment and testing. From Leather Depo. |
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Galilei Technical College - http://www.istitutoconciario.com/inglese/home.htm
Italy. Educational institute offering a five year university level course in tanning chemistry and biology. English and Italian. |
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Standards Governing the Export of North American Cattle Hides - http://www.unionhide.com/indust_facts/USHLSA-Sept2005.pdf
Booklet published by the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association in September 2005, covering the qualities and characteristics of cattle hides, and the procedures by which the exports trade is governed. |
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Upholstery Leather Blog - http://upholsteryleather.blogspot.com/
Blog about leather and its applications in the upholstery industry. From Manufacturas Olaran. |