The causes and prevention of reduced strength properties in leather In this whitepaper Royal Smit & Zoon is sharing 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. How to control leather strength? Strength properties have always been a topic of discussion, both for thicker, firmer leathers and for soft and light nappa’s. A test to give oneself a first impression of the strength is done by cutting a small distance from the edge and then tearing it by hand. It is simple but effective way of assessing the leather. Subsequent calibrated testing more often than not confirms one’s suspicions. Many factors influence the leather’s strength properties. Insufficient strength properties are usually a result of a damaged fibre structure. It can occur in many stages of the process. The problem may be traced to soaking or liming, splitting or shaving and even to retannage and fatliquoring. Download our whitepaper ‘Strength Properties in Leather’ My email address** First name**Last name**Company name**Stay informed Please keep me informed about the latest news on Royal Smit & Zoon and the leather industry.Consent* I have read and accepted the Terms & conditions and Privacy Statement.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Interesting for you Discover more on Wet End Renewable chemicals: replacing fossil-based by biobased ingredients What biobased materials can be used to replace petrochemicals? Discover our alternatives and criteria. Exploring the Different Types of Leather Chemicals Used in Leather Production From Tanning Agents to Finishing Chemicals: A Comprehensive Overview of the Different Types of Leather Chemicals. A Perfect Model of Circularity: Return To Nature collection by Anya Hindmarch Fashion game-changer Anya Hindmarch has created a leather bag collection that can decompose back to earth. The bags have been designed to be capable of degrading naturally – from earth, to cow, to bag, to earth and on again in a model of perfect circularity. Wet End Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
