Estimated Reading Time: ~ 10 minutes Introduction Leather grading is one of the most influential yet frequently misunderstood activities in footwear manufacturing. While grading is commonly performed by tanneries, the grading logic used by vendors does not always align with…

Estimated Reading Time: ~ 5 minutes Introduction In footwear manufacturing, leather is usually purchased based on gross area declared by the vendor. However, only a portion of this area is actually usable for cutting shoe components. Defects, shape limitations, and…