Home Links About us Contact us Careers  

You are not currently signed in

REGISTER FOR FREE ACCESS SIGN IN
Technical Information
Regulations & Codes
Case Studies
Membership
Bookshop
Training
News
Suppliers Directory
Commercial Services
FAQs

Training > Furniture > Leather in the furniture industry

With leather upholstery continuing to grow in popularity and reduce in price, a huge amount of leather products of differing quality and performance are being imported into the UK. It is important for leather users and retailers to understand the characteristics of leather, along with product performance, quality and testing requirements.

This one-day course by FIRA, in conjunction with British Leather Council (BLC), takes a detailed look at all aspects of the upholstery leather industry in the UK.

Who should attend

  • Furniture manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • Retailers
  • Importers

Course content

  • Different leather types and manufacturing processes
  • Common faults and the causes
  • Testing requirements and procedures, including demonstrations
  • Care of leather, including common customer complaints

Course information

For further information please contact Marketing on 01438 777700 or email

Duration 1 day, 10:00 to 15:00
Cost £175 + VAT (member)
£225 + VAT (non-member)
Reference code F5
                                       
  Site map Terms & conditions Privacy policy

© and Database Rights TRADA and TTL Chiltern 2002 - 2006. All Rights Reserved

Interbuild 2008
FREE CPD programme 2008  - sponsored by Wood for good
wood for gold
Recycling Historic Buildings 5th November 2008, Globe Theatre London
Wood Futures Conference – Countdown to Zero - 6th Nov 2008, Royal festival hall
The Big 5 exhibition 23rd to 27th November 2008, Dubai International Exhibition Centre
Historic Buildings 2009