| Term |
Definition |
| Tanning |
Process whereby putrescible (perishable) raw hides and skins are converted to leather. |
| Temper |
Term used to describe and measure the softness of the hide. |
| Tensile & Tear Strength |
Test performed to confirm the leather will not tear during normal shoe making stitching and lasting processes. |
| Thickness/Weight/Substance |
The thickness of the leather is measured in millimeters, the weight in ounces per square feet. |
| Toggle Dry |
Drying method used in softer milled/tumbled leathers to create a pebble effect and increase yield. |
| Traveler |
Identifying worksheet attached to each order of leather detailing each step of the manufacturing process. |
| Tumble |
The mechanical process to "tumble" the leather creating suppleness in the hide. Another term for Milling. |