Learn about the top four exotic leathers for garments and why they are perfect garment-making materials.
Learn why crocodilian leathers are in such high demand and how to choose the best skin for your project.
Avoid overpaying for alligator skins by ensuring you know exactly how they are measured and graded.
Avoid overpaying for caiman skins by ensuring you know exactly how they are measured and graded.
Become an expert on working with python skin by downloading our Guide to Buying Python Skin.
Curious about exotic leather products such as stingray skin? Become an expert by reading our guide.
Compare Burmese, short-tailed, and diamond python skins to become an expert on what features to look for in chosing the right material.
If you are planning an upcoming handbag design project, our free guide will teach you everything you need to know about selecting, sourcing, and working with different exotic leathers.
If you are planning an upcoming handbag design project, our free guide will teach you everything you need to know about selecting, sourcing, and working with different exotic leathers.
Curious about exotic leather products such as Alligator, Python and Stingray skin and how much you will need for your project?
Read this letter from the world’s leading sustainability experts on the benefits of the trade in exotics skins for species, habitats, people, and our planet.
Read the most recent CSG Newsletter, produced and distributed by the Crocodile Specialist Group of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). The CSG Newsletter provides information on the conservation, status, news and current events concerning crocodilians, and on the activities of the CSG.
This FAQ sheet has been compiled by 15 of the world's leading scientific experts on reptile biology, conservation management, and trade. The document provides answers to common questions and myths about exotic leathers based on the best available science. Short and long answers are provided along with supporting information. The FAQ is a 'living' document and will be updated periodically as more scientific information becomes available. This fact-sheet has been produced by People For Wildlife, an NGO established to preserve biodiversity through market-based conservation systems and to communicate scientific facts about sustainability and biodiversity conservation. We hope you find this FAQ sheet useful for informing your teams about exotic leathers. We envision the facts provided being used to help you address questions from external stakeholders (e.g., the public, or animal activist groups) about exotics leathers.
Check the most recent information on CITES requirements for imports and exports between the UK, Northern Ireland and the EU, following Brexit.
Read the most recent CSG Newsletter, produced and distributed by the Crocodile Specialist Group of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). The CSG Newsletter provides information on the conservation, status, news and current events concerning crocodilians, and on the activities of the CSG.
This design and manufacturing guide provides basic technical information about alligator leather for fashion designers, leather sourcing professionals, and leather goods / footwear makers
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