A guideline for the production of waterproof leathersLearn 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 PDFMy 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 Wet End Renewable chemicals: replacing fossil-based by biobased ingredientsWhat biobased materials can be used to replace petrochemicals? Discover our alternatives and criteria. 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 Wet End Discover Stay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribeShare this:
