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Notes on Leather: A Leather Technologist’s Companion
Notes on Leather, written by veteran leather technologist Debansu Dasgupta (1928-2017), is a unique insider’s companion for anyone pursuing academic or professional excellence in the leather industry. This isn’t just a textbook—it’s a bridge between classroom learning and real-world tannery practice.
- Practical, real-world advice for success in Indian and global leather industries
- The challenges and solutions for new graduates entering tanneries
- Technical tips based on decades spent in tanneries across India, UK, and Ireland
- Covers skin protein, tanning methods (chrome, vegetable, organic), machinery, finishing, pollution, drying, and more (see detailed content list below)
- Written by the renowned “best tanner” of his generation, respected for shoe upper leather expertise
- Insights that helped Indian leather earn global recognition by brands like ECCO and Hush Puppies
“The best tanner I have met.” – Mr. Ernie Crack, Charles F. Stead Tannery
Who should read this book?
- Students of leather technology colleges
- Practicing tanners and leather craftsmen
- Footwear and leather goods manufacturers
- Industry trainers and educators
About the author:
Debansu Dasgupta had over fifty years’ experience in tannery management and technology, making leather in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and India. He was acclaimed for his scientific rigor and mastery of leather manufacture, especially shoe upper leathers, and his innovative approaches brought global attention to Indian leather. This book—his final contribution—bridges classroom knowledge with industrial practice for the next generation.
Main chapters in the book include:
- Introduction
- Skin Protein
- Principles and Methods of Leather Manufacture
- Chrome and Organic Tanning
- Crusting, Dressing, Finishing
- Machinery, Pollution, Drying, Conditioning
- For the full content list, refer to the attached table of contents.
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