What are the job prospects in the leather industry?

What are the job prospects in the leather industry?


- The Leather Industry in India is emerging at a very fast pace and can employ a vast number of technologists who are equipped with artistic ideas, unique designs and fresh concepts. With cities like Kanpur and Agra in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, India has become the leading exporter of the leather in the whole world. There are thousands of leather industries and export houses which employ both technical and non-technical people. The ability to convert ideas and designs into tangible forms can bag these technologists and designers attractive jobs in the industry.

- Leather is the major ingredient of the accessories. Many multinational players have equipped themselves to launch their line in India and Leather Technologists will have a wide range of job opportunities to go for. A leather technologist works on different stages of leather production. This may involve preparation, treatment and finishing leather using chemical processes such as preserving the hide, removing hair and tissue from it, preparing it for tanning (using various chemicals and vegetable extracts to stop the leather from decaying), dyeing and drying, applying lustres and finishes to conceal surface flaws and provide protective coatings like for waterproofing to give it a final form. They can go on designing the footwears of which leather is the main constituent, and accessories such as bags, purses, suitcases, toys, caps, watches, belts, toys, upholstery, gift items, musical instruments, etc. Other items include cricket balls, gaskets, hydraulic seals, seats of cars and aircrafts, footballs, etc.

- Apart from designing, Leather Technologists can also be a part of the Chemical Industry and can give their services in the processing of leather required for various purposes. They can work on the development of the structures of collagens, modification of collagen, lanthionine formation and other chemical processes which take place in the industry. Leather Technologists can also grab overseas opportunities.
Post your comment