Crocodile leather is exotic and fashionable. It is strong, supple and
durable. It is obtained from the hide of a crocodile and is considered to be
very valuable. The most common use of crocodile leather is in the form of
handbags, wallets, boots and belts. Fashion houses are also experimenting
with crocodile skin clothing collections with the help of improved tanning
techniques.
Crocodiles are raised for its leather. They are harvested between 2 to 3
years before it is skinned. By this time the belly exceeds 35cm. The main
species farmed is saltwater crocodile (
Crocodylus porosus). Products
made of saltwater crocodile are the most prized.
To save alligator from becoming endangered species, farm houses tries to
sustain the quantity of crocodiles. They follow captive breeding, regulating
sustainable harvesting eggs from the wild. Today, alligator leather mostly
comes from these farm raised alligator, giving a helping hand to world's
wildlife conservation movement.
Characteristics of Crocodile Leather
- It is supple.
- It is fashionable.
- It is strong.
- It is durable.
- It is exotic.
- It has small dimple on every scale.
Uses of Crocodile Leather
- Wallets
- Straps
- Handbags
- Boots
- Belts
- Briefcases
