Start Your Leather Restoration Business

Transform your career with our comprehensive 5-day intensive training program. Created by LeTech International’s leading experts with over 50 years of experience, this hands-on course teaches you everything you need to launch a profitable leather restoration business.

Who Should Attend

• Career Changers: Start a new, profitable business

• Automotive Detailers: Expand your service offerings

• Furniture Restorers: Add leather expertise

• Entrepreneurs: Launch a low-overhead business

• Hobbyists: Turn your passion into profit

No prior experience required - we teach you from the ground up!

What Makes This Course Different

🎓 International Certification

Receive LeTech International certification, recognized globally by the leather restoration industry

🔬 Academic Backing

Developed in partnership with:

• BLC Leather Technology Centre (UK)

• University of Northampton

• 50+ years of industry experience

🛠️ Hands-On Training

90% practical work - you’ll restore real leather items during the course

💼 Business Support

Not just techniques - we teach you how to run a profitable business

Course Investment

Complete 5-Day Program: AED 12,000

Includes:

• ✅ All training materials

• ✅ Starter product kit (AED 2,000 value)

• ✅ Professional tools package

• ✅ Course manual and reference guides

• ✅ LeTech International Certificate

• ✅ Lunch and refreshments daily

• ✅ 90 days post-training support

• ✅ Lifetime access to alumni network

Payment Plans Available: Split into 3 installments

Training Schedule

Duration: 5 full days (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Class Size: Maximum 6 students (personalized attention)

Location: LeTech Dubai Training Academy

Upcoming Dates:

• February 10-14, 2025

• March 17-21, 2025

• April 21-25, 2025

• May 12-16, 2025

Private training available for groups of 3+

Day-by-Day Curriculum

Day 1: Leather Fundamentals & Assessment

Morning Session (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

• Understanding leather types (pigmented, aniline, semi-aniline, nubuck, suede)

• Leather manufacturing processes

• Identifying leather quality and condition

• Common leather problems and solutions

• Tools and equipment overview

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Hands-on: Leather identification exercises

• Surface preparation techniques

• Deep cleaning methods - BIOCARE formula

• Practical: Clean various leather samples

• Assessment and estimation skills

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Day 2: Repair Techniques

Morning Session

• Types of leather damage (tears, cracks, scratches, burns)

• Repair compound selection and preparation

• Crack filling techniques

• Heat transfer and texture replication

• Leather grain patterns

Afternoon Session

• Hands-on: Repair torn leather samples

• Texture matching with replication kit

• Working with leather binder and filler

• Edge repair and finishing

• Quality control standards

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Day 3: Color Science & Matching

Morning Session

• Color theory for leather restoration

• Understanding undertones and overtones

• Color wheel mastery

• Mixing custom colors

• Pigment vs. dye applications

Afternoon Session

• Hands-on: Color matching exercises

• Working with leather colourants

• Aniline dye application

• Oil-based vs. water-based products

• Spray gun techniques and airbrush skills

• Practice: Color match 10+ leather samples

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Day 4: Professional Finishing & Protection

Morning Session

• Top coat selection (matte, satin, gloss)

• Application techniques for different sheens

• X-Guard protection technology

• UV protection and waterproofing

• Specialty finishes (antique, pull-up effects)

Afternoon Session

• Hands-on: Apply various finish types

• Working with crosslinkers and additives

• Achieving professional results

• Common finishing problems and solutions

• Complete restoration project: furniture piece

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Day 5: Business Development & Final Project

Morning Session

• Setting up your restoration business

• Pricing strategies and profitability

• Marketing and customer acquisition

• Building a portfolio

• Equipment and product sourcing

• Legal and insurance requirements (UAE-specific)

Afternoon Session

• Final practical examination

• Complete restoration of assigned project

• Presentation and quality assessment

• Certificate ceremony

• Q&A and ongoing support discussion

• Graduation lunch

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Specialized Modules Covered

Automotive Restoration

• Car seat repair and recoloring

• Dashboard restoration

• Steering wheel repair

• Door panel restoration

Furniture Restoration

• Sofa and chair restoration

• Antique leather repair

• Commercial furniture maintenance

Fashion & Accessories

• Handbag restoration

• Jacket repair and recoloring

• Shoe restoration

• Belt and wallet repair

Marine & Aviation

• Marine-grade treatments

• Yacht upholstery

• Aircraft interior standards