中文Buying or manufacturing leather goods comes with its own vocabulary. This glossary defines the terms that matter most when you brief a factory, compare materials, or negotiate a first order — written from two decades of OEM/ODM production in Guangzhou.
OEM vs ODM in Leather Goods
OEM means a factory builds to your design; ODM means the factory supplies its own design and you brand it. Galan does both, from 50-100 piece first orders.
LWG Certification
The Leather Working Group audits tanneries for environmental and social performance. Brands increasingly require LWG-rated leather for traceable, compliant supply chains.
Chrome vs Vegetable Tanning
Chrome tanning uses chromium salts for fast, durable, uniform leather; vegetable tanning uses tree bark tannins, ages naturally with a patina, and takes longer.
Types of Leather
Full-grain keeps the natural hide surface; top-grain is sanded; genuine and bonded leather use lower layers or reconstituted fibres. Grade determines durability and price.
MOQ & Sampling Terms
MOQ (minimum order quantity) and sampling rounds decide cost and lead time. Galan’s typical first-order MOQ is 50-100 pieces with about 15 days to first shipment.
Explore the broader topics
- Leather Tanning & Manufacturing
- Sustainable & Ethical Leather
- Footwear & Fashion Industry
- Leather Trade & Market Regulation
