News Product News Volume 2 / May-August 2010 E-leather Is An Eco Friendly
E-leather Is An Eco Friendly
Volume 2 / May-August 2010
E-Leather is an eco friendly, lightweight and scuff resistant man made alternative to traditional leather.
The cost-effective material is made from recycled leather, which has been discarded by the industry. It is then upgraded in a patented process utilizing clean technology that physically interlinks the fibers without the use of adhesives. The end result is a man-made material comprising of 
leather fiber and a high performance core. Specific Fire retardant properties are engineered into the material as required, during its manufacture.
Reliable fire retardant properties of E-leather meet or exceed: Automotive horizontal rate of burn EC Directive 95/28; BS 5852-2007 ignition source 7 (CRIB 7); Spread of flame BS 476 Part 7 (class 2)
Durability
Martindale >65,000 cycles
Taber abrasion >1000 cycles CS10 wheels 1KG load
Easy Clean, no dry cleaning costs/wipe clean soapy water, hygienic in service and long lasting smart appearance offering extended life expectancy
E-Leather® is supplied on rolls 1400mm wide
Up to 90% cutting yield / comparable with fabric
Up to 50% lighter than traditional leather, up to 30% lighter than moquette
The eco credentials of E-Leather, its high performance levels and low cutting wastage has made it the material of choice for the upholstery and transportation sectors - particularly the aviation, rail and automotive sectors.