A chemical process which converts the raw hide into a stable product. This process is often accomplished in large vats or drums.
To convert a hide into leather, usually by soaking or steeping in a bath prepared from tanbark or synthetically.
A chemical process which turns a raw hide into non-perishable workable leather.
making leather from rawhide
A process using tanning agents to convert a raw hide into a stable non-perishable material, also called “tannage”.
Teating raw Hides to reduce perishability.
the process of converting raw hide to clothing fabric, i.e, leather
The process of treating raw hides to convert them into leather.
The chemical and mechanical process used to treat hides in order to eliminate perishables.
The treatment of hides and skins with chemicals that react with the material in such a way as to prevent putrefaction in normal circumstances. Different tannin methods give rise to leathers with somewhat different degrees of resistance and slightly variable properties. Most leather is tanned with a solution of basic chrome sulphate, called chrome tanning, followed by the oldest method vegetable tanning. Minority tannages include alum, oil, and aldehydes.
Processing whereby putrescible raw hides and skins are converted into leather.
Process of curing animal or reptile hides and skins into leather.
The process of converting a raw hide into a stable, non-perishable state.
The conversion of raw animal hide into leather by the action of substances containing tannin, tannic acid or other agents.
The processing of perishable raw hides and skins by the use of tanning materials into the permanent and imputrescible form of leather.
the tanning of raw sheepskin is carried out by a tannery and involves numerous stages to turn a raw hide into a leather end product. We purchase rugs and other sheepskin products directly from New Zealand's best sheepskin tanneries, Classic Sheepskins, GL Bowron and Windward.
The process of converting rawhides into a non-perishable state
1. The art or process of making leather from rawhides.
the preparation of a skin which turns it into leather. Immersion in tanning liquid made from vegetable materials renders it durable and suitable for bookbinding. See also tawing.
The chemical and mechanical process of converting raw hides into a stable, non-perishable state.