The causes and prevention of reduced strength properties in leatherIn this whitepaper Royal Smit & Zoon is sharing a synopsis on the topic ‘Strength Properties’. Learn about the different ways to measure leather strength (e.g. tear strength, tensile strength), the causes of strength loss, and remedies to reduced leather strength.How to control leather strength?Strength properties have always been a topic of discussion, both for thicker, firmer leathers and for soft and light nappa’s. A test to give oneself a first impression of the strength is done by cutting a small distance from the edge and then tearing it by hand.It is simple but effective way of assessing the leather. Subsequent calibrated testing more often than not confirms one’s suspicions.Many factors influence the leather’s strength properties. Insufficient strength properties are usually a result of a damaged fibre structure. It can occur in many stages of the process. The problem may be traced to soaking or liming, splitting or shaving and even to retannage and fatliquoring.Download our whitepaper ‘Strength Properties in Leather’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 Being proud of leatherI 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. How many wake-up calls does the Leather industry and you need?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. Personally, I feel less and less need to go into the defence when leather is debated in comparison to alternative materials A comparison of the performance of leather and alternative materialsIn this study by FILK Freiberg Institute, a shoe upper leather and an artificial leather, and nine alternative materials (Desserto®, Kombucha, Pinatex®, Noani®, Appleskin®, Vegea®, SnapPap®, Teak Leaf®, and Muskin®) were investigated. Wet End Discover Stay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribeShare this:
