enonhenry Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Hello, everybody. I am here to ask the question leather selection/grade. Could you give me some information. Thanks. As I know ,the selection is as follower: A 95%, B 85% C 75% D 65% E 55% F UNDER 55% Why does Euro only have sellection A,B,C or 1,2,3. But other country, such as Bengla, has A,B,C,D,E,F. And some has TR1, TR2, TR3. What is different, and which one is good. Please give the favour, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enonhenry Report post Posted July 16, 2011 I reply it firstly, Thank you for help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhide Report post Posted July 18, 2011 I'd like to help but. I honestly don't understand the question. I'm fairly new to leather working myself , but I don't recall ever seeing these ratings/grades. Are you asking about what leather you should use for a particular project or just how leather is rated in general? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris of WV Report post Posted July 18, 2011 I'm still pretty new to leather myself, but I'm pretty sure you're talking about the quality of the hides... From the look of your chart, the percentage is the "useable" amount of the hide (which is not marred by scratches, scars, or brands) as well as the quality of the hide itself. Here in the USA, the only designations I've seen are A, B, and very rarely C. As for the TR, that normally stands for tannery run, which is a mixture of grade #1 and #2 (A and B, respectively), and it's kind of a "luck of the draw" type of thing. As for which is better, A is better than B, and B is better than C, and so on... Also 1 is better than 2, and 2 is better than 3. Basically it comes down to "you get what you pay for"... Hope I was able to help a little. Best Regards, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enonhenry Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I'd like to help but. I honestly don't understand the question. I'm fairly new to leather working myself , but I don't recall ever seeing these ratings/grades. Are you asking about what leather you should use for a particular project or just how leather is rated in general? Thank you for your help, i want to know how leather is rated? in eruop or USA, or south american, china, south assia, etc. does it the same. Thank youf for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enonhenry Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I'm still pretty new to leather myself, but I'm pretty sure you're talking about the quality of the hides... From the look of your chart, the percentage is the "useable" amount of the hide (which is not marred by scratches, scars, or brands) as well as the quality of the hide itself. Here in the USA, the only designations I've seen are A, B, and very rarely C. As for the TR, that normally stands for tannery run, which is a mixture of grade #1 and #2 (A and B, respectively), and it's kind of a "luck of the draw" type of thing. As for which is better, A is better than B, and B is better than C, and so on... Also 1 is better than 2, and 2 is better than 3. Basically it comes down to "you get what you pay for"... Hope I was able to help a little. Best Regards, Chris Thank you Chris. I am henry, nice to meet you. The major sellection idea have been know. I still wan to kow the idfferent of sellection in all over the world. Such as ital and the bengal. Thank you again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladykahu Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I have wondered about the ratings myself. Does an A in america = an A in England? and what is the difference between a second and a reject ? (for those of us who can only afford the budget end) If I am reading the original question correctly the guy is asking for the rating systems from each country. Leatheroo correct me if I am wrong, but I haven't seen any gradings listed here in Australia. they just use words like 'finest quality' or 'quality from the finest tannery' , 'budget'... and then the thickness in mm Natalie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wareagle Report post Posted July 19, 2011 here is a guide to leather ..... http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,24427.0.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I have wondered about the ratings myself. Does an A in america = an A in England? and what is the difference between a second and a reject ? (for those of us who can only afford the budget end) If I am reading the original question correctly the guy is asking for the rating systems from each country. Leatheroo correct me if I am wrong, but I haven't seen any gradings listed here in Australia. they just use words like 'finest quality' or 'quality from the finest tannery' , 'budget'... and then the thickness in mm Natalie The only one I have come across who does is NSW leather they have the Capri and Torino range, Capri being the higher quality using European hides and Torino using South American. I've only used the Torino so far but it in the sides I have bought 95% was usable and for double shoulders (prototype tests) 85%. I would like to try the Capri at some stage to see if it's any better and justifes the higher cost. Clair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted July 20, 2011 There is no standard for grading in the US. Whatever a company wants to call it is what it is. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enonhenry Report post Posted July 23, 2011 I have wondered about the ratings myself. Does an A in america = an A in England? and what is the difference between a second and a reject ? (for those of us who can only afford the budget end) If I am reading the original question correctly the guy is asking for the rating systems from each country. Leatheroo correct me if I am wrong, but I haven't seen any gradings listed here in Australia. they just use words like 'finest quality' or 'quality from the finest tannery' , 'budget'... and then the thickness in mm Natalie Hello, Natalie, I also has no idea about it, we wait master in this feild to answer our questions. Henry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
