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Leather preparation

Fat-liquoring

Leather; Leather preparation

The process of replacing oils that have been leqached from the hide during processing.

Drum dying

Leather; Leather preparation

The process of colouring leather by tumbling it in a rotating drum immersed in dye. A very effective method allowing maximum dye penetration.

Crust

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather which has been tanned (treated to become nonperishable) but not coloured or otherwise finished.

Crocking

Leather; Leather preparation

Removing the crock, or excess coloring, that rubs off of a newly-dyed hide.

Patent leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather with a glossy impermeable finish produced by successive coats of drying oils, varnish, or synthetic resins.

Patina

Leather; Leather preparation

The aura or lustre that develops in a quality piece of leather with age.

Perforated

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather in which a pattern of small holes is stamped using a die.

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