Members, sub-associations and partners benefit from the systems and the research Exotic Leather South Africa implements and invests in.
Exotic Leather South Africa assists its members, sub-associations and industry partners to operate using profitable and environmentally friendly practices with the outcome of manufacturing the highest quality products. These industry bodies that cover tanneries, manufacturers, retailers, production and community development have access to the research the association invests in to grow the industry.
Tanneries, where raw skins are processed into tanned leather, are the first stage of beneficiation in the exotic leather industry. Exotic Leather South Africa has increased the international recognition of the quality of tanned leather produced from raw skins in the country by developing mechanisms to ensure a standard of quality is maintained in the tanning process. Manufacturers benefit through the establishment of specific technology and processes which increase quantity and quality of production.
Through Exotic Leather, South Africa’s research, market access and trade roleplayers are able to access information on the most efficient methods to maximise members, producers and processors’ profits.
Exotic Leather South Africa also benefits farmers by educating them on disease control and beneficial and sustainable farming practices. It also monitors the health, welfare and production of exotic leather products through the implementation of policies and guidelines affecting the ostrich and crocodile industries.
The exotic leather value chain also benefits from the tanning, design, leather craft and retail skills the association develops through the education, training and skills development of local employees.
Exotic Leather South Africa is able to provide its members with a standard that matches both the local and international trends with regard to farming, processing and packaging in abattoirs and overall final products created.
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