Leather Technology: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Leather Technology?

Leather Technology is a branch of engineering which deals with synthesis, production and refining of leather so that it can be put into efficient use. It also deals with the synthesis of artificial leather and its efficient use to make commercial goods. It is comparatively a new branch which is gaining importance in industrial sector. The industry is labour intensive as it employs more than 20.5 million people. Today, the program has acquired significance as the government is laying a lot of stress on the brand building of leather, innovation as well as stress on environmental issues. Keeping all these developments in mind and with the growth in the fashion industry, students are taught about Fashion Styling and Computer Added Design of Leather Product.

Scope of Leather Technology?

• The leather industry is set to boom with bright career opportunities in both technical and designing areas. The Indian corporate along with foreign multinationals in this industry have made it possible to look forward to exciting employment options.
• One can take up either designing or may get into the technical side i.e. production depending upon the interest and aptitude. On the designing side, world over the designers have started using leather in their designs and accessories.
• The Indian leather industry is the fourth largest export earner in the country and a number of designers are getting absorbed by footwear companies as technical designers. They are involved in cutting, pattern making as well as designing of products such as belts, bags, gift items, purses etc.

Placements

• Bata India
• Bhartiya Inter
• Euro Leder
• Lawreshwar Polymers
• Mirza Intl
• Phoenix Intl
• Relaxo Footwear
• Sarup Industries