Ostrich Skin Matte Agate

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Ostrich Skin

  • Scientific name is struthio camelus
  • PAL's ostrich skin is native to South Africa
  • Ostrich skin is both farm-raised for the meat. The skin is a byproduct.
  • CITES status is non-appendix
  • The approximate size of these ostrich skins are:
    • 1,50 sqm total
    • 1,00 sqm of total full quill area
    • 0,5 sqm of partial and no-quill area
    • 70 cm x 70 cm of center full quill area
  • The approximate thickness of these ostrich skins are:
    • 0,8/1,2 mm in the thinner, partial and no quill areas
    • 1,4/1,8 mm in the meatier full quill areas
  • Ostrich skin is most commonly used for footwear, garments, handbags and interiors
  • Ostrich skin grading is as follows:
    • Grade 1: no defects in the center full quill area, ideal for large handbags, upholstery and luggage
    • Grade 2: one defect or small cluster of defects affecting one quadrant of the full quill area, ideal for small handbags, large accessories and footwear
    • Grade 3: one defect or small cluster of defects affecting two quadrants of the full quill area, ideal for footwear, wallets, belts and other small leather goods
    • Grade 4: one defect or small cluster of defects affecting three quadrants of the full quill area, ideal for sneaker panels, belts and small leather goods