REACH (EC 1907/2006) compliant production aims to improve the protection of human and environmental health. Processed using low emission mineral tanning formulas which are environmentally respectful, the hides are retanned in aged oak drums using vegetable agents, natural fat liquors, oils and dyes that ensure the leather is properly through dyed. Sourced from Europe and New Zealand.
Hide Size:Average 48 sqft Thickness:0.9 to 1.0 mm; Wet Rub Test:(Nr 150): IUF 450 / UNI EN ISO 11640: ≥ 4 grey scale Dry Rub Test:(Nr 500): IUF 450 / UNI EN ISO 11640: ≥ 4 grey scale; Abrasion:(ASTM D 3884-92) 500 gram load: 1500 cycles; Abrasion:Wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) 100,000 Rubs; Alkaline ph 8:IUF 450 / UNI EN ISO 11640: ≥ 4 grey scale; Flexing Endurance:IUP 20: ≥ 30,000 Tear Strength:IUP 40 / UNI EN ISO 3377-I: ≥ 20 N; Adhesion:IUF 470 / UNI EN ISO 11644: ≥ 3.50 N/cm; Water repellency:AATCC 22-2010: 93; Light resistance (Xenon Test):IUF 402 / UNI EN ISO 105-B02: 5 blue scale; Flammability Resistance:UFAC Class 1, CAL TB 117-2013, NFPA 260; Soil/Stain Release:AATCC 130-2015: Grade 5 represents best stain removal (immediate). BIFMA Health Care Furniture 8.1-2017 Section 7: Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite). CDC/EPA recommended ratios (1:48)