Educational Programs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Maeser Flexes | Test performed for waterproof leather to ensure water will not pass through the surface of the leather after a set number of flexes. |
| Man-made Cellulosic Fibers | Man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCF) or regenerated cellulosic fibers is the second biggest cellulosic fiber group after cotton and are made from wood pulp and natural plant materials. |
| Metal Free | Leather tanned without chromium or any other metals. Other chemical substitutions are used. |
| Milling | The mechanical process to "tumble" the leather creating suppleness in the hide. |
| Moisture Vapor Transfer Rat, MVTR | Measurement of amount of air to pass through the leather. |
| Mycelium | The vegetative body for fungi that produce mushroom. Comparing Mycelium to a plant, mycelium can be classified as the root system of the fungi whereas the mushroom will be the flower. |