AIT productions of Australian Goatskins are derived from the major Export Registered Meatworks in all states of Australia. Grain qualities of Skins from the different regions are considered to be consistent and comparable.

The average population of goats in Australia fluctuates between four and five million depending on seasons, goat harvesting and hunting pressure. The majority are found in the drier pastoral regions of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Our Goatskin productions are essentially feral (wild) breeds and all skins are mechanically pulled to reduce the
incidence of knife cuts and flay damage. Meatworks
take-off and Skin handling procedures are constantly monitored to ensure quality standards are maintained.
From time to time, Angora Skins are available. These are graded, packed and sold separately.

Whilst a majority of our Goatskins are processed by way of Drumsalting, we also produce regular quantities of Pickled and Wetblue skins. Additionally, we produce Crust and Finished Goat Leathers for applications including gloving, shoe upper, boot shafts, garment etc.

AIT selections are generally offered as 80 percent Firsts/20 percent Seconds.


Free of butchering defects in the main panel of Skin. Any Skins with small cut/hole at perimeter may be included in this category provided this fault can be trimmed from the Skins without affecting the natural pattern.


This grade includes Skins with minimal cuts and/or
misshapen Skins. This grade is free from excessive holes, is well cured, and free of hairslip damage.