GRADING
RAW SKIN
Selection is done to choose appropriate quality of the skins based on the nature of finished product...
WET BLUE STORAGE
WET BLUE STORAGE
After grading the skins, these are stored in different grades that can range from no. 1 to 4 and can be issued in different nature of articles. Rejected grade is sold out in local market in the form of wet blue.
SETTING OUT
SETTING OUT
This will remove excess moisture in the skin and help with the drying process to follow. Skin surface also becomes more smooth after this process.
SPLITING
SPLITING
This process is carried out on thick leathers for bringing its full and uneven substance to near the required final substance.
WET SHAVING
WET SHAVING
The hides and skins are put through a machine with a rapidly revolving cylinder cutting fine, thin fragments from the flesh side to reduce and/or even out the thickness
DYEING
DYEING
The tanned hides are loaded into large wooden vessels which are filled with water, fats, resins and dyes of various color. The colored leather is then ready to be dried.
SETTING OUT
SETTING OUT
This will remove excess moisture in the skin and help with the drying process to follow. Skin surface also becomes more smooth after this process.
VACUUM
VACUUM
Skins are placed between the metal plates and vacuum will squeeze excess water from the skins and will also help in flatting the skin. In some cases this process is also carried out on dry skins.
HANG DRYING
HANG DRYING
Skins will pass through a heat chamber while hanging on an indoor chamber. This will help expedite the drying process especially in cold months.
CONDITIONING
CONDITIONING
After drying the moisture in the skins comes up to 6% to 8% but for next process it should be 11% to 12% throughout the skins. So in order to achieve this level of moisture conditioning process is done.
STAKING
STAKING
In order to give softness to the leathers 3 types of staking machines are used that are vibration, roller and wheel staking.
DRY SHAVING
DRY SHAVING
This is an additional process other than wet shaving to set the final thickness of the skin and correct any variations within the skin.
BUFFING
BUFFING
Hides are inserted through a machine equipped with an abrasive cylinder which removes the top surface of the leather. In Nubuk and Suede, buffing is done to achieve the classic velvety look.
MILLING
MILLING
Milling in conventional wooden or modern steel drum is done to make the skins softer and achieve a certain grain look.
TOGGLING
TOGGLING
Skins are clipped tightly to the metal perforated frame. It is then slided into a heat chamber
TRIMMING & CRUST SELECTION
TRIMMING & CRUST SELECTION
Any excess surface which is not of any cutting value is trimmed from the skin sides. This process is usually done manually by scissors or cutters. Further crust selection is done in order to make finishing of only standard skins.
SPRAY PLANT .
SPRAY PLANT .
Skins are passed through an automatic plant which has several spray gun mounted on it. These guns revolve around the skins passing through the conveyer belt and spray chemicals to enhance the color outcome, improve hand feel and overall optic of the leather
ROLLER COATING
ROLLER COATING
In this process we apply the chemicals with the roller instead of spraying. The purpose of roller coating is to give chemical application from 5 to 15 grams per sq.ft at once and at the same time also avoid wastage of chemicals.
POLISHING
POLISHING
This process will make the surface of the skin more smooth and cover the natural heal marks on the skins with the polishing process.
EMBOSSING
EMBOSSING
Special engraved plates are used on this machine to emboss the skins with different prints and textures. We carry different variation of these plates in our collection and we keep adding new designs time to time.
IRONING
IRONING
This process will iron the skins with a lot of pressure. This will also help penetrate the chemicals applied earlier during spray plant process and thus making the surface more smooth.
FINAL SELECTION & QC
FINAL SELECTION & QC
After completing all the processes of the leather then final QC. and selection is carried out in which color, substance, feel, touch, fastness, grain cracking and any other requirement made by the customer is checked.
MEASURING, DISPATCH & READY for SHIP
MEASURING, DISPATCH & READY for SHIP
The area of the leather is scanned in all its irregular glory. The square-footage measurement is then stamped on the flesh side of the hide/skin. Then the material is packed in the cartons and ready for dispatch