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Leather Questionnaire
1.
During your career, have you noticed a significant shift in overall leather quality?
Yes, overall it has improved
Yes, overall it has declined
No, I have not noticed a shift in overall leather quality
Please comment on any changes you've observed:
2.
What qualities do you look for in a skin?
Grain
Thickness
Lack of flaws
Color
Size
Wettability
Strength
Tooling ability
Density/Fullness
Tannin used
Moldability/Flexibility
Other (please specify)
3.
Which of the qualities do you think contribute to the longevity of a skin?
Grain
Thickness
Lack of flaws
Color
Size
Wettability
Strength
Tooling ability
Density/Fullness
Tannin used
Moldability/Flexibility
Other (please specify)
4.
Which leather type(s) do you use?
Chrome
Vegetable
Semi-aluminum
Other (please specify):
5.
For vegetable tanned leather, does tannin type influence your purchasing choice?
Yes, I use a specific tannin type
Yes, I use a specific tannin classification
No, I use any vegetable tanned leather
N/A - I do not use vegetable tanned leather
If you chose "Yes" please specify:
6.
Do you prefer to start with an undyed or a dyed skin?
Undyed - I typically dye it myself
Undyed - I typically use it as-is
Dyed - I typically dye it further as needed
Dyed - I typically use it as-is
If yes, do you take any steps (e.g. sprays, deodorizers, airing out) to decrease it prior to using the leather? Does the presence of this aroma affect your likelihood of purchasing from that tannery in the future?
7.
Have you noticed a color shift or fading of previously performed dyed leather repairs? If so, were you aware of which type of dye was used?
Yes - spirit based
Yes - water based
Yes - unsure of type
No
If yes, please elaborate.
8.
When dyeing leather, do you use (check all that apply)
Spirit based
Water based
Mixture of spirit and water
Dye fixative
Consolidant
Please elaborate if you use specific brands or have experiences with multiple dye types.
9.
Do you have any recommendations for other binders and/or tanners for us to contact for this survey? We are particularly interested in expanding to include non-US/UK expertise.
Yes
No
If yes, we would appreciate you providing a way below for us to contact them so we can follow up.
10.
Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up call to further discuss this topic with our group?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide your contact information.
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