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TROPIC • MADE IN FNQ

One of a kind

LOCAL MANUFACTURING
Australian Crocodile Traders
manufactures unique crocodile
leather products right here
in FNQ.

It’s no secret that the Australian saltwater
crocodile produces one of the highest
and finest grades of leather in the world,
sought after by the top fashion houses
in Europe. “These new colours are an Australian first, The USA, Japan and Korea are among its
However, a Cairns-based company has which is really exciting for our industry major markets. Locally, you can buy the
also been producing world-class and our customers” said sales and unique pieces from Australian Leather
crocodile products for more than marketing manager Carly Rutherford. Company on the Cairns Esplanade,
25 years. Every piece from Australian “It has now opened up our market to Aussie Bush Hats & Oil Skins at Cairns
Crocodile Traders is unique both men and women with more product Night Markets, and Croc, Stock and Barra
and handmade. It sources the finest range options. Along with the neutral on Magnetic Island.
grades of leather, with all transactions colours, we now sell products in hot pink, Each product is certified Australian
conducted in compliance with the purple, coral red, blue and olive green. made, so you can be sure you are
Convention on International Trade “Our team here create high quality with purchasing authentic, high quality and
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and their specialist expertise. We are very local FNQ products. As an added bonus,
Flora. Their product range includes belts, proud of the standards of product we all of the packaging is locally sourced and
hat bands, wrist wraps, clutch straps, can produce.” While the company environmentally friendly.
stubby coolers and more. In partnership manufactures locally, its products end
with their suppliers, they have recently up in a diverse range of shopfronts both MORE: australiancrocodile.com.au
introduced a bold range of colours. domestically and internationally.

BY HEMINGWAY'S BREWERY

11 JUNE

12-10PM

LIVE ENTERTAINERS CREOLE INSPIRED FOOD a SPECIALTY COCKTAILS SIX LOCAL DISTILLERIES

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