New leather for cars

Tommy Boomfiger · 09-17-2002, 01:30 AM

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Chicken leather could become car accessory

A pilot project set up in Australia is recommending commercial development of leather made from chicken skin.

Experts believe it could be used for items which require grip, such as steering wheels, gloves and mobile phone covers.

The move to chicken leather has been prompted by the successful use of emu leather.

Dr John Dingle, of the University of Queensland's School of Animal Studies, says leather could provide another use for old chickens which usually end up in pet food.

Skins have already been tanned and dyed before being sewn into various products to test their strength and durability.

News.com.au reports chicken leather came up thicker and stronger than expected, with a texture much like that of chamois but with clusters of follicles like ostrich leather.

Dr Dingle said Australia's egg producers would also benefit, with a return of around 35p a bird with its skin used for leather, compared to 25p for its meat only.

He added: "There's an unsatisfied demand for leather world-wide so whatever you can produce will be taken up."

It's thought the idea of wearing chicken leather may not hold great appeal without a name change to make it sound a little more 'up market'.

Researchers have suggested "poulard" as a working title.

Dr Dingle says all that is needed is an entrepreneur to come up with the funds to develop the Oulare industry.

Story filed: 18:49 Friday 23rd August 2002

linky

i dont think it would make it here. well maybe it will be optional on suzuki's

NuTs62 · 09-17-2002, 01:43 AM

but chicken skin is the yummiest part!

Showtime · 09-17-2002, 11:39 PM

Chiccc kkeenn!

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