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
- Stardust offers a brilliant pearl effect