THE ORIGINAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPOSITION LEATHER
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QUALITY DESIGNERS, SPECIFIERS AND END USERS FACE NUMEROUS AND OFTEN CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN SELECTING UPHOLSTERY AND INTERIOR DECOR MATERIALS.
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E-LEATHER IS UNIQUE AS IT SATISFIES ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
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E-LEATHER IS DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF PRODUCTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
E-LEATHER IS MANUFACTURED FROM NATURAL LEATHER OFF-CUTS,TRIMMINGS AND SHAVINGS TO PRODUCE AN ADVANCED MATERIAL, DESIGNED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES FACING INTERIOR DESIGNERS, USERS AND OPERATORS.
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A.Trimmings B. Shavings C. Milled Fibre D. Fibre Lay E. Core Material F. Substrate G. Finished E-Leather
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Using the process of hydroentanglement, we combine leather fibre and specified core materials to produce an engineered composition leather. E-Leather possesses exceptional properties in terms of appearance, weight, durability and carbon footprint.
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LOVE THE LOOK OF LEATHER ? WANT THE COMFORT AND REDUCED WEIGHT OF FABRIC ? NEED OUTSTANDING DURABILITY FOR LONG LASTING APPEAL ? MUST HAVE EASY CLEANING FOR LOW COST MAINTENANCE ?
E-LEATHER MEETS ALL THESE NEEDS, AS WELL AS HAVING SUPERB ECO-CREDENTIALS.
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E-Leather
ECO2 Friendly
OUR ENTIRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS IS BASED ON OUR PASSION TO PROVIDE AN ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL THAT OUT-PERFORMS TRADITIONAL LEATHER, FAUX LEATHERS AND FABRICS.
Discarded leather is upgraded in a patented process, which physically interlinks the fibres without the use of adhesives.The manufacturing process uses state of the art techniques which close loop recycles 95% of the process water. We convert waste streams into energy, which is then fed back into the process. E-Leather is a clean technology product produced using sustainable natural leather fibres and 100% zero carbon electricity in its production.
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E-Leather
Applications
E-Leather is a lightweight, durable and easy to maintain range of products that are engineered specifically for interior and seat applications across a diverse variety of sectors. E-Leather can be up to 50% lighter than traditional leather and therefore can provide substantial weight savings. In transportation applications, this results in reduced fuel burn, which in combination with reduced maintenance, means real savings in operating costs.
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COACH
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As users and operators experience clear financial and performance benefits, E-Leather is rapidly gaining market share across all sectors.
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UPHOLSTERY
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WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD FIND THEIR SEAT COMFORTABLE, SECURE AND RELAXING. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK HAS SHOWN THAT E-LEATHER PROVIDES THESE BENEFITS, AND MORE. FROM INCREASED DURABILITY TO CLEANLINESS, THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO SPECIFY E-LEATHER.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING. NATURALLY
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E-Leather
Certification
E-Leather operates to Internationally recognised quality standards including: ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001:2004 BS OHSAS 18001:2007 IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 Part 5 IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 Part 2 Our products have undergone extensive testing to determine their ultimate performance capability. We typically engineer a safety factor as high as four or five times above the specifications of alternative materials.
Certification varies from sector to sector but below are just some of the standards we meet or exceed: FAR 25.853(a),Appendix F, Part 1(a)(1)(ii) ABD 0031 BSS 7238 BSS 7239 FMVSS302 Directive 95/28/EC Annex IV EC118.01 Whole Type Approval BS5852 2:2006
ISO 9001: 2008
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DIN 5510-2:2009 BS6853 Annex B.2 BS476: Part 7: 1997 NF F16-101 EN 45545-2:2013 IMO A.652 (16) IMO A.653 Parts 2 & 5
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E-Leather
Products
E-LEATHER CLASSIC IS A LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN MATERIAL THAT IS ENGINEERED SPECIFICALLY FOR UPHOLSTERING SEATING.
UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL
Many operators have adopted E-Leather CLASSIC as a result of extended evaluation and independent laboratory testing. In side by side tests against the best competing materials, E-Leather has out-performed in customer comfort, improved durability and interior appearance.This has been further validated by consumer surveys and research. Because E-Leather has limited and controlled stretch; it retains its shape in service. In addition, high performance finishes have unrivalled resistance to wear and damage from use.These factors ensure the best durability and maintenance of a high quality customer experience.
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E-LEATHER CLADDING CREATES DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES TO SPECIFY INTERIOR WALL PANELS AND SURROUNDS THAT COMPLEMENT YOUR BRAND AND YOUR E-LEATHER CLASSIC UPHOLSTERY.
CLADDING MATERIAL
Engineered to consistently exceed stringent test regulations for heat and smoke release, this new material is durable and very easy to wipe clean, making it the ideal solution for covering seat furniture, seat surrounds, vertical panels, and most forms of monument construction. Where other types of material have failed to deliver, E-Leather has been able to work with the interior manufacturer to provide a solution that meets the demands of the designer and fulfils the requirements of the certification process. It is this flexibility that has resulted in the rapid adoption of E-Leather CLADDING.
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E-Leather
Costs
COSTS ARE ALWAYS A CHALLENGE, AND NOT JUST THE COST OF ACQUISITION; DESIGNERS MUST ALSO CONSIDER THE WHOLE LIFE OPERATING COSTS.
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When considering the reduced waste and increased cutting yield compared to traditional leather, or the longevity, reduced maintenance, cleaning and replacement costs compared to fabric, the case for choosing E-Leather becomes overwhelming.
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MAINTENANCE COST
REPLACEMENT COST
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E-Leather
Design
E-LEATHER IS AVAILABLE IN ANY COLOUR WITH A DIVERSE SELECTION OF GRAINS, ALLOWING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A BESPOKE PRODUCT TO COMPLEMENT YOUR UNIQUE BRAND. Detail design features that are ever growing in popularity are embossing, perforation, semi-perforation, embroidery, contrast stitch, stitch size and piping.
Through a select combination, you can further customise your E-Leather product to produce a design that is subtly individual. *Minimum quantities apply to bespoke colours and finishes.
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E-Leather can be colour matched to any existing colour, Pantone or RAL reference.
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EXQUISITELY MADE TO MEASURE. NATURALLY
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