Kangaroo Leather is one of the strongest light weight leathers available. Kangaroo fibre has a uniform
orientation and an absence of sweat glands, giving this Leather its inherent high physical properties e.g. tear strength, tensile strength and extremely good elongation performance. Furthermore, Kangaroo Leather does not require splitting thereby avoiding any weakening of the Leather as a result.

Kangaroo Leather fibres run in a horizontal pattern,
compared to Bovine Leathers which have a more vertical construction – this imparts Kangaroo Leather with
additional strength and high resistance to abrasion. This fibre structure and the specific tannages associated with Kangaroo, also give Kangaroo Leather a natural resistance to water uptake.

Kangaroo Skins contain much less natural fat than Bovine Hides/Sheepskins/etc.. and therefore require far less degreasing than these other Leather alternatives. The physical properties of the Kangaroo Leather are therefore not impaired during tanning.

As highlighted by a materials comparison test, Kangaroo is by far superior where high performances and durability is required. Kangaroo Leather allows manufacturers to utilise an extremely flexible light weight material without having to sacrifice strength.

AIT Kangaroo Leathers are the Leathers of choice in sports and high stress applications and are used worldwide in the production of soccer/football shoes, golf and other sports shoes, hiking boots, golf and motorcycle gloving, and other sports accessories. Amongst non-sports applications,
Kangaroo Leather is also widely used in highest quality glazed aniline shoe uppers where durability, abrasion
resistance and comfort are a high priority. Premium
Selection Kangaroo Garment Furskins are well sought for mid to high price point garment and accessories
manufacture.