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 Whitepaper Color Analysis on LeatherThe 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. Whitepaper Light fastness & Heat resistanceLearn 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? Is Zeology tanned leather more biodegradable than chrome tanned leather?Zeology tanned leather biodegrades quicker than the traditional tanning technologies. Wet End Discover Stay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribeShare this: