A grading standard for finished and crust ostrich leather will reflect its cutting value, which in turn will determine the monetary value of each individual skin. Due to an array of unique requirements of our customers, a certain quality grade may be required to enable them to manufacture a specific product.

To assist grade-specific customers, a grading norm is mutually agreed on prior to purchase. Once agreed upon, the norm, as well as the interpretation thereof does not normally change. While the variation in supply and demand of ostrich leather is affected by general business cycles, these do not have an effect on the grading norm, only pricing may be adjusted.

A note of advice: It is generally not advisable to purchase leather in a table run of grades as this practice undermines the ability of the manufacturer to calculate cost of manufacturing correctly and consistently.

The classification of ostrich leather in different grades assist in the determining the monetary value of each individual skin.

A grading norm is mutually agreed on by buyers and sellers, and the norm as well as the interpretation thereof do not normally change once agreed on.

The variation in supply of and demand of ostrich leather following the general business cycles do not have an affect on the grading norm and it is only the price that may be adjusted.

It is generally not advisable to purchase leather in a table run of grades as this practice undermines the ability of the manufacturer to calculate cost of manufacturing correctly and consistently.