Ostrich skin : Roggwiller Group, Exotic leather tanneries

Over 75 years, extensive research has unearthed the best selections, the finest working methods have been developed and a global commercial organisation has been set up, it is this craftsman’s love for his work and the adaptation to the fashion and business world that currently allow ROGWILLER establishments to continue to link their reputation with major global brands. The alligator is found predominently in the south eastern states of America, it was originally considered an endangered species, but since the 1970s sustainable use conservation has rendered this reptile species to abundance. Since the Washington Convention of 1973 CITES - Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Flaura and Fauna, export and import of alligator skins is legal under certain restrictions, The alligator Alligator Mississippiensis has large wild populations and breeding farms are well developed.

There are now more than 2 million wild alligators and another quarter million on farms, the farm production is approximately 300 000 skins a year, while the Wild skin quota is around 30 000 skins.
Quotas are defined by the Fish & Wildlife organizationsThe BELLY corresponds to the smooth ventral scales of the alligator, 99% of skins correspond to a BELLY cut, the skins are cut along the dorsal scales, the belly is in the centre of the skin with flancs to the side. The shape of an alligator skin is elongated, ventral scales are large and irregular contrasting with flanc scales, small and roundish, the general aspect gives a modern design to the skin.

Hornback skins are rough dorsal skins obtained by skinning animals beginning from an incision made along the midventral line, hornback hides are usually skinned from relatively small specimens since the heavily ossified dorsal scales od adult make the skin stiff and limits its use of leather. These hides are often used for shoes and western style boots, the ROGGWILLER group commercializes several crocodile species in accordance with CITES reglementation on imports and exports of exotic skins. International group specialized in the exotic leather trade such as alligator, crocodile, lizard, shark, stingray, ostrich and snake The Nile crocodile Crocodylus NiloticusThis species originates from the African continent, in particular Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Madagascar, the belly scales of the skins are rectangular and uniform extending onto the flancs. Ostrich skin The skin has a balanced and harmonious aspect, nile Crocodile skins are mostly from farmed animals and the sales of this product are worldwide.

Nile crocodile is highly precious in Asian markets, the Porosus crocodile Crocodylus PorosusPorosus skins originate mostly from Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Ostrich skin This species has very fine and smooth regular scales which makes it the N°1 quality skin on the crocodilian ladder, the porosus crocodile is a saltwater animal, it is the largest crocodile species and can measure up to 7 metres. The Caiman Crocodylus FuscusThe Caiman is a south American crocodile, mostly from Venezuela and Colombia, the skins have ventral scales with strong ossifications, consequently the flancs are the most used parts. Typical usage is for watchstraps, shoes and belts., 'Exotic leather is a passion and the working methods used represent the highest level of expertise.

Alligator leather

Knowing the best sources of supply, preserving the natural qualities of the leather, colouring and finishing them in a way that will satisfy the requirements of all designers is a tradition perpetuated by ROGWILLER from father to son since 1928, the work begins long before the tanning in the ROGGWILLER tradition. Ostrich skin From Papua New Guinea to Africa, from Africa to the Americas, the ROGWILLERs travel to every corner of the continents, maintain well-established relations and build up new contacts, privileged agreements with certain breeding farms allow the company to be involved in re-stocking operations, in accordance with the regulations governing the skin trade Washington Convention of 1973 CITES, whilst offering the benefits of a regular supply.