Leather Questionnaire

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* 1. During your career, have you noticed a significant shift in overall leather quality?

Yes, overall it has improved

Yes, overall it has declined

No, I have not noticed a shift in overall leather quality

Please comment on any changes you've observed:

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* 2. What qualities do you look for in a skin?

Grain

Thickness

Lack of flaws

Color

Size

Wettability

Strength

Tooling ability

Density/Fullness

Tannin used

Moldability/Flexibility

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the qualities do you think contribute to the longevity of a skin?

Grain

Thickness

Lack of flaws

Color

Size

Wettability

Strength

Tooling ability

Density/Fullness

Tannin used

Moldability/Flexibility

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which leather type(s) do you use?

Chrome

Vegetable

Semi-aluminum

Other (please specify):

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* 5. For vegetable tanned leather, does tannin type influence your purchasing choice?

Yes, I use a specific tannin type

Yes, I use a specific tannin classification

No, I use any vegetable tanned leather

N/A - I do not use vegetable tanned leather

If you chose "Yes" please specify:

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* 6. Do you prefer to start with an undyed or a dyed skin?

Undyed - I typically dye it myself

Undyed - I typically use it as-is

Dyed - I typically dye it further as needed

Dyed - I typically use it as-is

If yes, do you take any steps (e.g. sprays, deodorizers, airing out) to decrease it prior to using the leather? Does the presence of this aroma affect your likelihood of purchasing from that tannery in the future?

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* 7. Have you noticed a color shift or fading of previously performed dyed leather repairs? If so, were you aware of which type of dye was used?

Yes - spirit based

Yes - water based

Yes - unsure of type

If yes, please elaborate.

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* 8. When dyeing leather, do you use (check all that apply)

Spirit based

Water based

Mixture of spirit and water

Dye fixative

Consolidant

Please elaborate if you use specific brands or have experiences with multiple dye types.

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* 9. Do you have any recommendations for other binders and/or tanners for us to contact for this survey? We are particularly interested in expanding to include non-US/UK expertise.

Yes

If yes, we would appreciate you providing a way below for us to contact them so we can follow up.

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* 10. Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up call to further discuss this topic with our group?

Yes

If yes, please provide your contact information.