Shoe leather guides
Leather guides for shoe manufacturers: leather types, linings, thickness, grading and wholesale buying from Turkey.
Buying Shoe Leather from Turkey: A Wholesale Guide for Footwear ManufacturersHow to buy shoe leather from Turkey: leather types, minimum order, lead times, shipping, documents and a checklist for choosing a supplier in Istanbul.Types of Shoe Leather: Nappa, Nubuck, Suede, Patent and MoreThe main types of shoe leather compared: nappa, aniline, box calf, nubuck, suede, split, patent, crazy horse, floater. Chrome vs vegetable tanning, thickness and use.Shoe Lining Leather: Cow, Goat or Sheep? Types, Thickness and SelectionHow to choose lining leather for shoes: cow, goat, sheep, pig and vegetable-tanned linings. Thickness, properties, market requirements and buying tips.Shoe Leather Thickness and Grading: Specs and How to Inspect a ShipmentWhat thickness leather shoe uppers, linings, insoles and soles need, how to convert ounces and square feet, how leather is graded and how to inspect a delivery.