Hide Testing Lab Services

The following testing labs test and identify hides and leather defects and their causes. USHSLA is no longer affiliated with one particular lab, however we are happy to provide the contact information below.  Members and non-members can have samples tested on a cost-per-service basis. For additional information, please contact:

Leather Research Laboratory (in affiliation with Leather Industries of America)
University of Cincinnati
5997 Center Hill Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45224
Dr. Nicholas J. Cory
Email:  corynj@uc.edu
513-242-6300
www.leatherusa.org

The Leather Lab
3545 Crest Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
Waldo Kallenberger
kallenwe@netscape.net
513-522-2427