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TREATMENTS

1.6 Sammiering
Hides are run through a roller which removes unwanted water.
 
1.7 Shaving & Trimming
Hides are trimmed of unwanted material and the backs shaved to a uniform thickness.
 
1.8 Dyeing
The tanned hides are placed in wooden drums.
Water, fats, resins and dyes are added to achieve the required colour.
 
1.9 Drying
Hides are dried at a controlled temperature and humidity.
 
1.10 Staking
Hides are put through a machine with a pin wheel to soften the leather.
 
1.11 Dry Milling
Hides are placed in a rotating drum for milling to achieve required softness.
 
1.12 Buffing
Hides are run through a buffing machine.
An abrasive roller removes a small part of the top layer.
Heavy imperfections are removed in this process.
 
1.13 Finishing
Hides are now given a uniform pigment coat.
Hides are given a polyurethane coating for protection.
 
1.14 Embossing
The hides are finally run through a press.
This process imprints a texture on the hide further masking imperfections.
 
 
 
 
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