Artificial Leather

Artificial leather is very popular at the moment, particularly in the fields of interior design, furnishings and upholstery. Silicone rubber can be used for producing artificial leather that very closely resembles the original in terms of its tactile properties, durability, tear strength and longevity. Its outstanding water-repellent properties give it a huge advantage over traditional artificial leather.
Benefits:
- Supple feel
- Water-repellent
- Odorless
- Reduces weight
- Fire safety
- UV resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Easy to clean
Applications:
- Interiors
- Seating (in cars and planes)
- Industrial applications
Product Recommendations
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Product properties
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Appearance | Hardness Shore A | Tensile strength | Elongation at break | Tear strength | Compression Set | Specific Features | ||
transparent transparent | 30[1] 30[1] | 7.0 N/mm²[2] 7.0 N/mm²[2] | 610 %[3] 610 %[3] | 21 N/mm[4] 21 N/mm[4] | 10 %[5] 10 %[5] | Food-contact, General purpose, Reduced volatile content | ||
transparent transparent | 36[1] 36[1] | 5.0 N/mm²[2] 5.0 N/mm²[2] | 350 %[3] 350 %[3] | 10 N/mm[4] 10 N/mm[4] | - - | - |
[1] Hardness Shore A | DIN ISO 48-4, [2] Tensile strength | ISO 37 type 1, [3] Elongation at break | ISO 37 type 1, [4] Tear strength | ASTM D 624 B, [5] Compression Set | 22 h | 175 °C | DIN ISO 815-1 type B method A | post-cured 6 h / 200 °C, [] Suited, [] Well suited, [] Ideally suited