A guideline for the production of waterproof leathers Learn about the many different parameters that influence good waterproof leather. Making waterproof is much more than choosing the right fatliquor (this is actually the easiest part). The key is found in the right processes, e.g. running times, temperature control, washing and polyvalent metal fixing. This whitepaper is written to increase the chance to make high quality waterproof leather. The making of waterproof leather depends on a wide variety of factors that can influence its properties and performance. Many factors are negative factors: they reduce the performance. It is important to know what should not be done. Other factors can positively influence the performance of the waterproofing agents: what is best to do? Before the development of a waterproof article we all face the same problem: where to start? It helps to realize that waterproof leathers are made the same way as other leathers with neutralizing, retanning and fatliquoring. You can download the whitepaper below. Download PDF My email address** First name** Last name** Company name** Stay informed Please keep me informed about the latest news on 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 Finishing Whitepaper Leather Tightness Learn about the important aspects when making tight leather, the influence of post-tanning processes and which products are most suitable for your optimal leather properties. Whitepaper Leather Softness Learn about the important aspects when making soft leather, the influence of wet-end processes and which products are most suitable for your optimal leather properties. 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. Finishing Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
