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  • International Alligator and Crocodile Trade Study Report

    Discover an overview of trade levels for alligator, true crocodile, and caiman skins in the international trade study.

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  • The Exotic Skin Guide for Garment Makers

    Learn about the top four exotic leathers for garments and why they are perfect garment-making materials.

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  • Alligator & Crocodile Skin: What is the Difference?

    Learn why crocodilian leathers are in such high demand and how to choose the best skin for your project.

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  • Alligator Skin Guide

    Avoid overpaying for alligator skins by ensuring you know exactly how they are measured and graded.

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  • Caiman Skin Guide

    Avoid overpaying for caiman skins by ensuring you know exactly how they are measured and graded.

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  • Python Skin Guide

    Become an expert on working with python skin by downloading our Guide to Buying Python Skin.

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  • Stingray Skin Guide

    Curious about exotic leather products such as stingray skin? Become an expert by reading our guide.

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  • Python Skin Comparison Guide

    Compare Burmese, short-tailed, and diamond python skins to become an expert on what features to look for in chosing the right material.

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  • Exotic Leather Handbag Guide

    If you are planning an upcoming handbag design project, our free guide will teach you everything you need to know about selecting, ...

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  • Crocodile Leather Footwear Guide

    If you are planning an upcoming handbag design project, our free guide will teach you everything you need to know about selecting, ...

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  • Project Calculations Guide

    Curious about exotic leather products such as Alligator, Python and Stingray skin and how much you will need for your project?

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  • Sustainability and Ethics Guide

    Learn how the exotic skin trade, and PanAm Leathers, has learned to source our skins in an ethical and sustainable fashion.

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  • How California’s Ban on Crocodile Leather was Beaten

    Discover how Christy Plott, fourth-generation tanner, fought back against the California crocodile skin ban in court.

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  • Exotic Leathers FAQ Sheet

    This FAQ sheet has been compiled by 15 of the world's leading scientific experts on reptile biology, conservation management, and trade. ...

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  • American Alligator Design and Manufacturing Guide

    This design and manufacturing guide provides basic technical information about alligator leather for fashion designers, leather sourcing ...

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  • History of Crocodile Management in the Northern Territory of Australia

    The Crocodile Farmers Association of the Northern Territory (CFANT) is a group that brings together the Crocodile Farmers of the Northern ...

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  • Business of Fashion: The State of Fashion Technology 2022

    The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration ...

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  • SARCA Progress Update: April 2022

    The report reflects on the developments of the Southeast Asian reptile trade and highlights SARCA’s key achievements and areas of continued ...

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  • IACTS report on the World Trade in Crocodile Skins 2017-2019

    All crocodilians are listed in either Appendix I or Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild ...

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  • Management and Trade in Reticulated Pythons Malaysia

    This report describes the management context, strategy, and program being implemented in Peninsular Malaysia to ensure wild reticulated ...

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  • Louisiana Conservationist: The American Alligator

    This edition of the Louisiana Conservationist focuses on a species near and dear to many in the state: The American alligator. The articles ...

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  • Exotic Leathers: Why Fashion Products are More Sustainable than Some Research Suggests

    This report counters a false article concerning illegal trade in the luxury industry. At the time, the luxury industry received significant ...

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