Early Jamestown and the surrounding area had some tanneries. The hemlock bark from the trees that were being harvested for lumber was an important ingredient for tanning hides. The tanned hides then ...

The tools are also known as slickers and burnishers, says McPherron. Soressi contacted luxury-goods manufacturer Hermès in Paris, and found that their high-end leather workers use just such a tool.

Elevating leather crafting involves seamlessly blending tradition with innovation, resulting in stylish and durable creations. Modern tools have revolutionized the process, allowing artisans to ...

Dexterity in Work Gloves--a Touchy Subject Test and compare. High-dexterity synthetic leather gloves breathe, wick sweat, and are 100 percent machine washable. By Eric Jaeger Apr 01, 2006 ...

The makers of liquid leather say it can repair tears on sofas, jackets, and car seats, and it's satisfaction guaranteed but Does it Work?

I would like to give a shout out to Dreadnought Leather and Master of None Leather, who are local leather workers who have helped me with material and tools.

Crews working to upgrade a sewer conveyance system on Vancouver Island in Canada unearthed a rare archaeological “wet site” featuring 3,800-year-old wooden tools and cordage.

Smarter than us? Sophisticated leather-working tools found in a cave in France offer the first evidence that Neanderthals had more advanced bone tools than early modern humans. The four fragments ...

Accidents in Europe’s leather sector have decreased in recent years, while new methodologies to assess its lifecycle carbon footprint is helping the industry in its green transition.