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