1. plural of tannage; the processes of converting animal hides into leather using tannins or other chemicals
Usage: technical; leather industry

Examples

• The factory specializes in various tannages for different types of leather.
• Modern tannages use chromium salts instead of traditional plant extracts.
• The quality of leather depends on the specific tannages employed.
• Environmental regulations have changed how tannages are conducted.
• Different tannages produce leather with varying characteristics.
• The company invested in cleaner tannages to reduce waste.