Hang drying is a traditional yet highly effective method for removing remaining moisture from leather. It involves suspending the skins in a controlled heat chamber to ensure even and gradual drying.

After vacuum drying or setting out, the leather still retains internal moisture that must be eliminated before finishing. In the hang drying method, hides are clipped and suspended vertically on racks or trolleys within an indoor drying chamber. Warm, circulated air flows through the chamber at controlled temperature and humidity levels. The natural position of hanging ensures minimal distortion of the leather’s shape, reducing the risk of creasing or surface unevenness.

This method is especially valuable during colder or more humid months, when ambient conditions slow down the natural drying process. Hang drying allows the leather to maintain its natural grain and surface quality while drying thoroughly from the inside out. The gradual process helps preserve the leather’s softness, texture, and structural integrity, making it ideal for high-quality leather goods such as garments, upholstery, and accessories.

Drying time, airflow, and chamber temperature are all monitored to suit the type and thickness of leather being processed. Proper hang drying prepares the hides for final finishing, including softening, conditioning, and surface treatments, while ensuring long-term durability and a refined appearance.

Key highlights of the hang drying process include:

• Vertical suspension of skins for natural and even drying
• Use of heated air chambers to accelerate moisture removal
• Preservation of leather shape, grain, and structural integrity
• Ideal for maintaining softness and high surface quality
• Especially effective in colder or humid environmental conditions