1.1.c. Introduction To Leather Technology
1.1.c. Introduction To Leather Technology
Punjab, Jullundur
Rajasthan UP
Assam
Bihar
W.Bengal
Odisha
Mumbai
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Distribution of Buffalo hides
Punjab
UP
Bihar Assam
Mumbai
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Distribution of Goat skins
Srinagar
Kangra, Kullu
Punjab
Rajasthan UP
Bihar
W.Bengal
Mumbai
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Distribution of Sheep skins
Srinagar
Chamba
Kangra, Kullu ,
Punjab
Rajasthan
Bihar
Gujarat W.Bengal
Odisha
Mumbai
Andhra Pradesh
Mysore
Tamil Nadu
Characteristic grain pattern
• less
• diameter varies
Buffalo hide widely • uneven, creasy
• numerous
• uniformly
distributed
Cattle hide • uniform diameter • smooth and flat
• fine hair
Goat skin • coarse hair (trio) • smooth and flat
• arranged
Sheep skin randomly • uneven
Composition of hides / skins
% on green
weight
Water 60 – 70
Proteins 20-30
Fats 1.5-12.5
Mineral matters 0.5
Coloring pigments traces