COMPANY CREDENTIALS
Who we are
March, 2020
ISO20136
We became one of two companies globally to offer this test. ISO20136 is carried out in a controlled environment room and continues to grow in size today!
September, 2018
ISO20200
The installation of our laboratory marked a new era for Autenticae. As we funnelled our expertise and time into offering these tests globally. We have a fully equipped laboratory; run by a team who are dedicated to the testing of your leather.
February 2015
CONSULTING EDITOR
Karl Flowers has been a consulting editor for various scientific magazines and articles for many years. He is a pioneer in his field, where he is widely valued.
March 1994 - 2017
SENIOR LECTURER
After completory of his Science degree with a major in Microbiology and zoology, Karl began a career of teaching others. From 1994 - 2016 he worked at the Rhodes University and The Leather Industry Research Institute before coming to England to teach Leather Science at the University of Northampton. He has also worked as a consultant with the Leather Working Group and taught the "Understanding Leather" course at for various companies and brands.
October 2014
BIRTH OF A COMPANY
Authenticae is registered as a limited company in Northampton, UK
April 1994
MASTERS IN LEATHER SCIENCE
Karl studied at Rhodes in South Africa before his career began at The Leather Industry Research Institute, Grahamstown. He quickly built on his expertise, allowing him to branch into many areas; in leather science and education.