The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant

The diagram illustrates the making of leather products from animal

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, it can be seen that there are 3 main stages in producing these products in which the hide is treated with a number of liquids. The process begins with animal skin being hung on racks to dry.

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the leather is put into a tank where it is washed with water and lime before being soaked in lime again in a larger tank.

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step, the hide is flattened by a machine before it is treated with a special liquid called tannin, which is a mixture of water and vegetable matter.

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is followed by the polishing stage where the processed hide is smoothened and polished by a roller.

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of the process, the finished is transported to another manufacturing factory where it is used to produce a wide variety of products, ranging from footwear and handbags to sports equipment.