Color Analysis of heat yellowing and light fastness tests on leather The SmiTool Light and Heat already discussed the subject of heat yellowing and light fastness tests on leather. The current SmiTool explains the differences between subjective and objective assessments of tested leather and how to report test results for heat yellowing and light fastness. For color analysis an X-Rite spectrophotometer is being used. This equipment enables us to analyze color in an objective way. Why is this so important? When color changes are evaluated by the human eye, all kinds of factors will affect the color perception: Age (older people tend to see more yellow)Fatigue Lightning conditions (artificial/natural) Background and contrasting colors Texture of the material (suede/aniline/embossed) Color deficiency With the spectrophotometer, the analysis can be done in a standardized manner, anywhere, anytime. For a good evaluation of color without respect to gloss or texture, the setting is set for D65/10 illuminant and SPIN . Learn more about this topic? Download the whitepaper below. Fill in the form and download the whitepaper ‘Color Analysis’ My email address** First name** Last name** Company name** Stay informed Please keep me informed about the latest news on Royal Smit & Zoon and the leather industry.Consent* I have read and accepted the Terms & conditions and Privacy Statement. Δ Interesting for you Discover more on Wet End Whitepaper Light fastness & Heat resistance Learn about the yellowing of leather by the influence of warmth and/or light and time. How do you minimize the risk and how are the assessments done? Leather, a renewable material Leather starts with a hide or skin, which is a natural material and 100% bio-based. By using products in the leather making process with a high level of bio-based content, the level of renewability of the material remains high. Being proud of leather I am proud to be part of the leather industry, an industry that has been making a huge progress to manufacture a sustainable material, bringing comfort, luxury and joy to consumers. Wet End Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
