Leather Technology is a comparatively new branch of engineering that deals with the synthesis, production and refining of leather. It also deals with the synthesis of artificial leather and its efficient use to make commercial goods.
If you are on your way to seeking a profession that is fresh, technological, and industrial, then leather technology is a good option. As the leather industry has started to flourish globally, interested individuals with a background in the field can find several job opportunities.
FUTURE SCOPES FOR CAREERS IN LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
- Right from footwear to belts, luggage to jackets, upholstery to musical instruments, garment tags to purses, leather has surpassed the traditional forms of just footwear and bags. These changing trends have boosted job opportunities for designers in leather technology.
- The Indian leather industry is on the top list of the largest exporters globally, and numerous export houses employ technical and non-technical persons.
- The government is aiming to grow the leather industry with the tag \”Made in India\” as the brand tag for exports, further increasing the scope.
- A leather technologist can work at a manufacturing unit to supervise production line workers.
- In recent years, car, furniture, and aircraft upholstery companies have been demanding fine, gravel-free flat grain leather for maximum cutting value. This will increase the scope of the field.
- Leather technologists are hired by chemical manufacturing companies to check the qualities of chemicals, dyes, and small-scale apparatuses used.
SKILLS REQUIRED TO STUDY LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
- Creative mind
- Drawing skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working skills
- Numerical skills
- Analytical skills
- Conceptualization skills
- Communication skills
CAREERS IN LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
- Production Managers
- Area managers
- Quality control managers
- Supervisors
- Technical designers
- Stylist designers
- Leather Technologist
- Lecturers
- Consultants
ELIGIBILITY TO DO A DEGREE IN LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
The candidates need to complete their 10+2 (science stream) or equivalent exam from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks. There are various entrance examinations for admission to Bachelor of Engineering in Leather Technology
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
Joint Entrance is an all-India standardized computer-based test for admissions to various technical undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture and planning across India.
TOP COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA AND ABROAD TO STUDY LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
- University of Northampton, England
- Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, India
- Harcourt Butler Technological University Kanpur, India
- Anna University, India
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University, India
- Bir Tikendrajit University,India
FAMOUS PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Stuart Vevers
Vevers is a British fashion designer known for being the executive creative director at the American label ‘Coach’.
Guccio Gucci
Italian businessman and fashion designer are known for being the founder of the fashion house ‘Gucci’.
TOP INSTITUTIONS THAT EMPLOY PEOPLE IN LEATHER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
- A V Thomas Leather and Allied Products Ltd
- Bhartiya International Ltd
- Gucci
- Coach
- Louis Vuitton