フィッシュレザーとは
Fish leather is a type of leather made by tanning (preserving) fish skin.
Historically, fish leather was processed by indigenous people, such as the Ainu, to create garments and shoes. However, due to its tendency to decay and the difficulty of processing, it has been a very rare leather worldwide. In recent years, with the rise of environmental conservation activities such as SDGs, fish leather has gained attention for its low environmental impact. Fish leather is characterized by its beautiful scale patterns, which vary by fish species, and its lightweight nature, offering a unique appeal different from other types of leather.
0. Preparation
We receive discarded skins from our own seafood processing division, as well as from other companies, and perform the preparation work.
3. Tanning
Vegetable tannins are dissolved in water, and the skin is immersed in the solution, which allows the tanning (preservation process) to take place, transforming raw hide into leather. Once properly tanned, the leather is then dried.
Fleshing
The remaining excess flesh and fat on the skin are removed. This is done carefully to avoid creating any holes.
4. Dyeing
The dye is mixed and applied to the leather.
2. Degreasing
Using a drum, the oils and impurities that cause odors are thoroughly washed and removed at this stage.
5. Coating
The spray is applied thinly, followed by pressing, and this process is repeated to further enhance durability.
特徴
01 におい
ウロコ模様の凹凸感や滑らかさなど、
魚の自然体を生かした加工をしています。
03 手触り
フィッシュレザーは臭さの原因となる「脂分」を加工の段階でしっかりと除去しているため魚独特の生臭さはありません。
05 厚さ
個体差で変化しますが、マダイや鰤はどちらもおおよそ0.6～0.7mm前後です。レザークラフトに使用する際は、作りたいものに応じて張り合わせたり、継いだりしてご使用ください。
02 強度
実は、フィッシュレザーは牛革と同様、もしくはそれ以上の強度を持っています。※同じ厚さの場合 その秘密は「クロスハッチ繊維」にあります。繊維同士が複雑に絡み合っている構造のため強度が高いのです。
04 薄くて軽い
フィッシュレザーは一般的な革と比べてとても薄い分、軽いです。Ocean Leatherではそのフィッシュレザーの薄さ・軽さを生かした製品に仕上げております。
06 サイズ
弊社では下記サイズの四角形が入るサイズで、革を分けています。
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SSサイズ 7～13㎝
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Sサイズ 9～14㎝
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Mサイズ 11～15㎝
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Lサイズ 9～23㎝
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LLサイズ 11～30㎝
