AIT Kangaroo Skins originate in four states of Australia – New South Wales, Queensland (southern areas), South Australia and Western Australia – where Kangaroos are culled strictly in accordance with rigid rules and limitations set down by the Australian Government Nature
Conservation Agency in conjunction with conservation groups. Each of these states has a Kangaroo Management Program to maintain and control Kangaroo population.

The Kangaroo population in the major harvesting areas is said to be around 40 million with a total population Australia-wide estimated to be in excess of 50 million. Every export consignment of Kangaroo Skins, whether in Salted/Pickled/Wetblue form or Finished Leather, is
accompanied by an Export Permit issued by the Australian Government certifying that the Skins have been culled in accordance with Government Regulations.

Working in partnership with substantial Kangaroo
Meatworks, Kangaroo Skins are consolidated at AIT’s
dedicated Kangaroo processing facility situated in Adelaide, South Australia. Here, a highly skilled and experienced team direct material into a range of tightly controlled
selections determined by intended end usage.

Winterseason Furskins are selected in Raw/Green state with reference to pelt quality, fur cover and density, and are available as Salted, Pickled or Finished Kangaroo Furskins.

Skins selected for the Leather trade are processed through to Pickle where they are stringently graded for both size and quality. Skins are then either exported in Pickled form or further processed into Wetblue, Crust or Finished Leather according to buyers’ specific requirements.

In recent years, AIT has invested significant resources in the creation of a new Supply Chain model, designed to provide a consistent flow of quality product. Strategic shifts in sourcing, processing and procurement arrangements have strengthened AIT’s ability to provide increased
quantities of quality Kangaroo Skins and Leathers at more stable prices. This, together with the development of
various tannage techniques specifically designed for light Leathers, ensures a seamless and reliable flow of product along the entire length of the value chain.