Leather Goods- Functional And Fashionable | Industry Experts

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Leather Goods- Functional And Fashionable Leather
goods and accessories have been a fashion
statement for many years for both men and women.
They are also functional and durable, thus a
preferred choice for smart professionals as
well. A Brief History of the Leather Industry in
India This may come as a major
surprise to the young, well-to-do,
style-conscious generation who are fond of
leather items. The use of leather in India can be
traced back to 3000 BC. The Rig Veda
mentions Mashaks or sacks that were
commonly used along with straps, bands, bags, and
sails of ships. Post World War II, the leather
industry in India witnessed massive growth. From
25 large leather goods manufacturers in
1913-14, the industry grew to 114 units
employing over 26000 workers in 1941. Today,
India accounts for around 13 of the global
production of leather hide. India reportedly
exported more than 470 million worth of leather
and leather products. The yearly growth from the
previous year is around 32. Most Profitable
Leather Products -- Garments -- Watch band --
Shoe -- Bag -- Corporate gifting items --
Furniture and home decor Among the popular
leather products, footwear accounts for almost
48 of the total items consumed. India is the
second-largest footwear producer and consumer
after China.
Reasons for Industrial Growth in India --
Abundance of Raw Material India produces
about 3 billion sq. ft. of leather annually.
India is also termed as the Worlds Tannery
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-- Premium Hide Availability of some special
breed of goat/cow/sheep produces premium quality
skin -- Robust Tanneries Eco-friendly and
technologically well-equipped tanneries --
Skilled Labour Large population of skilled
labour -- Advanced RD and Design Institutes
India boasts of high-quality institutes producing
world-class designers. The country also has ample
RD facilities -- Massive Internal Market
Throbbing Indian middle-class with an
international mind set presents a profitable
domestic market for consumption -- Great Foreign
Tie-Ups India is one of the strongest
exporters of leather and leather products --
Ancillary Industries Leather chemicals and
other support industries have propelled the
overall growth of the industry. Key Attributes
Of A Custom Leather Good Manufacturer --
Production capacity to ensure quick turnaround
time -- Raw material sourcing to procure high
quality hide -- Quality designers capable of
giving a variety of design options for the
client -- Adoption of modern production
technologies to ensure customization such as
embossing, custom tagging, tailor made cut,
etc. Industry Experts (www.industryexperts.co.i
n) have large pool of leather product
manufacturers that can cater to a wide spectrum
of industrial buyers needs.