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Ostrich
leather advice and help
Ostrich
leather value is determined mostly by subjective characteristics.
These characteristics are where profits are either made or lost.
To supply a consistent product in an adverse supply environment
it is difficult/vital to maintain client satisfaction. Deviation
from original agreed supply specifications can result in deterioration
in client relationship.
It
is important that a clear understanding of the following required
characteristics is defined before attaining agreement and price:
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Ostrich quill: pattern, size, definition, width, body density, potential,
zones
= Ostrich skin: size, shape, quill:smooth ratio, thickness
= Ostrich skin defect: shape, size, position , active/passive
= Ostrich skin batch: type, weight, grade/quill/size range
= Ostrich skin grade: allocation type, ratios
= Market requirements: vamp placement, cutting value
= Color: max/min, off colors, pigment tolerance,
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