Yield
Leather Terminology / Other Leather Terms
noun
Definition of Yield
Yield is the usable leather left after all natural imperfections, wastes, and scars have been removed from the hide.
Leather is a natural product that’s produced in irregular shapes and with natural blemishes or markings.
To get the desired shape and size, part of the hide is removed, including the holes, scratches, and brand marks.
What’s left after all the trimming is what’s referred to as a yield.
Example of Yield in a Sentence
"Fine-grained bovine leather with few scars and scratches provides a lower cutting yield."
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Ryan Popoff is the creative mind behind Popov Leather wallets, iPhone cases, belts, watch bands and journals since 2013. With a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, my leatherworking journey began at home. I wanted to create a simple leather wallet that could fit into my front pocket and — to my delight — it was a hit with family and friends. Hopefully you love our honest, quality leather goods too! Read more