In Reply to: offer semi/finished goat/sheep/buff/cow leathers

I am doing a university research project on the requirements of manufacturers requirements of goat skins, in particular - Boer goat skins. I would be most appreciative if you could complete the following short survey on manufacturer requirements of the skins.

1. What size goat skin is the minimal requirement for your manufacturing needs?
a) < 3 ft2
b) 3-5 ft2
c) 5-7 ft2
d) 7-8 ft2
e) > 8 ft2

2. Is reliability of constant weekly or monthly supply:
a) Not important
b) Important
c) Vitally important

3. What characteristics of the leather define high quality for your requirements?

4. Is sourcing consistent high quality skins a problem?

5. What do you class as the most important characteristics of leather?
a) Visual appeal
b) Softness
c) Durability
d) Grain

6. What is your desired skin colour?

7. At what stage would you buy the skins?
a) Unsalted
b) Salted
c) Pickled
d) Finished tanned product

8. Do you prefer?
a) Suede
b) Hair on
c) Hair off

9. What would you do with poor quality skins?

10. What products do / would you make with the skins?

11. What are the main problems you have with the skins you use?

Thankyou very much for your time, the results will assist me greatly in my research.
Regards, Charles Knight.

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