Leather materials are expensive due to a variety of factors:
It’s basically depending on the skin of an animal and how its tanned for hide and which brands / Marketing and most importantly the production cost from different countries.
Few of the other major reasons as follows,
Types of Leather: The type of leather used can significantly affect its cost. Full-grain leather, which is the highest quality and has not been buffed or sanded to remove any imperfections, is highly sought after and therefore more expensive.
In details description, we already spoke about this and please find the below link to read our blog for types of leathers.
https://leathershopie.in/blogs/news/full-grain-leather-vs-top-grain-leather-whats-the-difference
Dyes and Colors: The quality of dyes and colors used can also affect the price of leather. Natural dyes are typically more expensive than artificial ones, and some coloring techniques such as embossing or contrast stitching are labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Tanning Process: Tanning, the process of preserving and softening hides using chemical treatments, tannins, or oils, can be a lengthy and costly procedure that requires special equipment and knowledge.
Naturally, the leather tanning process takes months to complete. However, as we learn, later on, there are different methods that speed up the process.
More info in our blog:
https://leathershopie.in/blogs/news/tanning-the-skin-for-making-leathers
Company Size: The size of the company selling or manufacturing leather products can also affect pricing. Smaller companies often produce higher quality leather items, but usually at a premium cost due to their limited production capabilities.
Global Market Conditions: When demand for leather goods is high, so too are the prices of leather products. Conversely, when demand is low, prices tend to decrease.
Manufacturing Process: It takes at least a year for a cow to mature large enough to create a skin large enough for a large panel rather than small pieces sewn together. This is one of the reasons why leather is so expensive.
Animal Care: You will still need to feed and water the animal as well as keep it safe and healthy.
Specialized Equipment and Experience: Making something out of leather necessitates the use of specialized equipment and experience