Furskin Processing
The Commonwealth and International Library: Leather Technology
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1971
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Author: Harry Kaplan
- Editor: A. G. Ward
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 1 6 3 5 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 3 8 9 5 - 4
Furskin Processing is concerned with the art and science of furskin processing, from dressing to dyeing and bleaching, finishing, and sheepskin processing. A definition of terms is… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFurskin Processing is concerned with the art and science of furskin processing, from dressing to dyeing and bleaching, finishing, and sheepskin processing. A definition of terms is included. This book consists of eight chapters; the first of which provides a historical background of the dressing and dyeing of furskins and the evolution of fur trade. The reader is then introduced to raw materials used in furskin processing, including animal fibers, keratin, and collagen. The pigmentation, quality, and properties of the pelt or leather side of the furskin are also discussed, along with the effects of singe and shedding on furskin quality and seasonal changes in furskins. The next chapter describes the main sources of the many species of furskin, together with other details important to the dresser and dyer. This book explains as well the methods used in dressing, dyeing, and bleaching of furskin, as well as the final presentation of the dressed or dyed furskin. The final chapter considers the techniques used in the dressing and dyeing of sheepskin. This book is intended primarily for chemists, ""practical"" dressers and dyers, and other members of the fur trade.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Definitions
1 History
2 The Raw Material
Animal Fibers
Keratin
The Representation of Keratin Chain
Chemistry of Keratin
Collagen
Pigmentation
Quality
Leather Properties
Singe and Shedding
Seasonal Changes
3 Furskin Types (A Dictionary Offurskins)
4 Dressing
Raw Furskins
Soaking
Fleshing
Pickling
Oiling
5 Dyeing
Dyeing Methods
Killing
Mordanting
Dyeing or Coloring
6 Bleaching
Catalytic Bleaching
(1) Killing
(2) Mordanting
(3) Bleaching
(4) After-Treatments
pH Range for various Stages in Furskin Processing
7 Finishing
Drumming
Stretching
Removal of Fur and Hair
Ironing
Beating, Carding, Brushing and Combing
Glazing
Grooving
Fur-Garment Cleaning
8 Sheepskin Processing
Appendix Identification of Oxidation Dyes
General Index
Furskin Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1971
- No. of pages (eBook): 248
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780080163529
- eBook ISBN: 9781483138954
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