NZ LEATHER & SHOE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

 

Research Areas

ADVANCING LEATHER SCIENCE

LASRA® conducts research on all aspects of leather production, from skin removal and preservation to advanced property enhancement for added value leathers.

LABORATORY TESTING

Coming up with the right answers and best solutions to solve production problems demands a wide range of analytical tools, high orders of skill and versatility—plus the experience to put it all together.

Who we are

LASRA is the independent research association of the New Zealand hide, skin and leather processing industry. Its role is to guide and support the Industry’s vision for sustainably produced premium quality hides and skins for export through targeted research and technology transfer

Accreditation

The LASRA analytical laboratory is accredited worldwide (ILAC-MRA) for performing testing in accordance with ISO, EN, ASTM and other internationally recognised standards. LASRA acts as an information provider to industry and runs correspondence courses to assist in providing training in leather manufacturing technology.

Latest LASRA News

LASRA Director, Geoff Holmes takes over as IULTCS President for 2026-2027

6 Jan 2026

In his incoming message, Geoff Holmes called the role both an honour and a serious...

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Why Temperature Still Matters After Salting of Hides and Skins

18 Dec 2025

In the world of hide preservation, applying salt is only the beginning. The real challenge...

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What the EU Digital Product Passport Means for the Future of NZ Hide and Skin Exports

18 Dec 2025

Global efforts to promote sustainable production and consumption are reshaping how products...

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