Project Profile on Leather Aprons

Abstract

The Leather Aprons serve as an item of protective wear item for the industrial workers in the factories. Leather Aprons are of various types and sizes, such as 24" X 36"; 40" X 60" ; 60" X 90" and 90" X 110" etc. The princpal material that goes in the production of this product is Chrome Tanned Leather/Split Leather. Amongst the leathers, chrome tanned split leather is predominantly in use, possibly because of its cheapness and particular qualities required for leather aprons as compared to other kind of leathers. Chrome tanned split leather enables to withstand the rough handling and gives enough flexibility and softness for the user quite easily and swiftly while working in the workshop. Such Leather Aprons are widely used in various industries, Defence and Railways. There exists a very good scope for ancillarisation of this product in the Indian Industries as well as for export.