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FLORENTINE LEATHER

Florentine Leather  (https://en.chped.com/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:New_user_landing_page&page=Florentine+leather )

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Description

Florentine leather is leather that is produced and manufactured within the Tuscan region of Florence, Italy. Leather is made through the chemical treatment of animal skin and hides for long term preservation to be used for footwear, clothing, accessories, furniture, tools and sports equipment.

Florence is widely known for their craftsmanship and unique leather goods.

The article will closely examine and display factual information of the historical development of leather manufactured within Florence and its overall contribution to the Italian economy over time. The applications of leather and designer and international brands that use Florentine leather to specialise their products; bags, clothing, shoes and book binding. The article will then explore the different processes of manufacturing the leather and what makes it unique to other leather regions. Finally, the article will clarify the environmental implications and health complications the production of leather has within the district.

Titles of selection

History

(History and Origins)

Economy

(Tourism and impact on Florence economy)

Processes

(Tanning and Manufacturing/production)

Environmental implications

(Water waste, Solid waste, Chemical waste)

Health complications

Sources and Annotations

Accademiafirenze.net. (2020). History | Accademia Firenze. [online] Available at: http://www.accademiafirenze.net/history-4/ This article will be primarily used within the “history” and “applications” sections of the Florentine leather Wikipedia page. It articulates the history and origins of leather made and developed within the Tuscany region, in Florence specifically. The long history of Florentine leather has been embedded within Florence making it home to the best leather products in the world. Santa Croce, the historical leather district within Florence, is where majority of all tanneries and laboratories of leather were manufactured and produced from the early 13th century. This article provides an in-depth understanding of the rich history associated with Florentine leather and highlights the core processes that were utilised from the beginning in the early 1000s to today’s day and age.

Fani, V., Bandinelli, R., Resta, B., Dotti, S. and Rinaldi, R. (2015). PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE ITALIAN FASHION CLOTHING AND LEATHER SECTORS: OUTCOMES OF AN EMPIRICAL RESEARCH. An empirical research was obtained, collating information and data investigating the impact of the Italian leather and clothing industry and its impact on the environment. The article articulates the drastic environmental implications the leather industry holds. This is largely due to the exponential use of water, chemicals, electricity and the discharging of waste to land. In order to manufacture the leather, large amounts of pollution and waste are generated and disposed of annually in order to keep up with the demand of Florentine leather goods. This article will be utilised within the “environmental impact” sector of the Wikipedia page to provide essential information on the impact manufacturing of leather has on the environment.

Lazzeretti L., Capone F., Casadei P. (2017) The Role of Fashion for Tourism: An Analysis of Florence as a Manufacturing Fashion City and Beyond. In: Bellini N., Pasquinelli C. (eds) Tourism in the City. Springer, Cham This book details the role the fashion industry impacts the economy, more specifically through tourism. The book focuses on Florence as a manufacturing city. The book further specifies the impact the leather industry within Florence has on the cities tourism rates. It is documented that Florence’s leather production is one of a kind through production and craftsmanship that attracts the likes of visitors from around the world. Florentine leather goods are appreciated with cultural value and authenticity and is regarded as the overall fashion sector and fundamental component of the Florentine economy. This source will be utilised under the “Applications” and the “Economy” sectors within the Wikipedia article as it adds quantitative and literature data and information to the article. The book provides an in-dept and succinct understanding of the importance that Florentine leather holds for the economy and growth within Florence, significantly increasing the tourism industry. Further, it adds detailed examples on all leather goods and international brands that are based from Florentine leather. Amaducci, L., Arfaioli, C., Inzitari, D. and Marchi, M. (2009 [1982]). Multiple sclerosis among shoe and leather workers: An epidemiological survey in Florence. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 65(2), pp.94-103.This article arises the issues of health complications that are associated with the production of leather. The study investigates the health issues amongst workers that worked within leather and shoe factories. More specifically, it was found that there was an increased risk and probability that individuals working within leather and shoe factories within Florence would develop an onset of MS (Multiple Sclerosis). It is noted that the organic solvents that are used within the glues are able to interfere with the immune system, thus developing an onset of MS within the worker. This article is essential to the Wikipedia article as it identifies true cases health complications due to the production and manufacturing of leather goods within Florence. Najemy, J. M. (2008). A history of Florence, 1200-1575. John Wiley & Sons. This article identifies the historical values of Florentine leather, including the processes that are used to create the unique leather pieces. The use of handcrafting and vegetable tanning are key components within the tanning process, significant to Florentine leather. The process of Florentine leather and developing guilds to protect the leather from heat is unique to Florence, setting the quality and durability of the leather apart from leather produced and manufactured in other countries. Further, the article also comments on the history and origins or leather production within Florence and adds relevant information that is required for the Wikipedia article

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