Aspects of Tanned Alligator Skins
What are the most important aspects of tanned alligator skins? 1) Size and orientation of the hide – What is the cut of the hide? How large is it? Most tanned alligator hides are between 5 – 7 ft in length when harvested from an alligator farm, which is more consistent and better quality than wild alligators. 2) Grading of the Hide – Does the hide have scratches, holes, scars, tears, etc? Natural/wild animals will always have natural blemishes and inconsistencies that add character to some applications but may be undesirable in others. A higher...
read moreAlligator Leather Sales Drop, Opening New Opportunities for Investors
Alligator farms are a part of the luxury economy that is now suffering since the economic decline in the past year. Most people will not realize the economic effects on farmers since the hides produce niche products, but alligator farmers are hit especially early on when times get tough. Here’s a story about an alligator farmer for Savoie’s Alligator Farm in Louisiana, who is struggling to find a purchaser for alligator leather hides: Alligator Farming Struggles Along With Economy. Louisiana’s swamps and bayous are the ideal natural environment for alligators, where they...
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