Controlling the key parameters The making of waterproof leather depends on a wide variety of factors that can influence its properties and performance. Many factors are negative ones. They reduce the performance. It is important to know what shouldn’t be done or avoided. Other factors can positively influence the performance of the waterproofing agents. So which one is the best to use? 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. Learn more about this topic? Download whitepaper Interesting for you Discover more on Leather finishing Bisphenols and the relation to leather Bisphenols is a topic of discussion in the leather industry, since the restriction proposal of The European Chemicals Agency. We explain the basics on bisphenols focusing on the leather industry. Tightness Learn about the important aspects when making tight leather, the influence of post-tanning processes and which Smit & zoon products are most suitable for your optimal leather properties. Strength properties In this SmiTools episode, Smit & zoon shares 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. Leather finishing Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
