THE LUXPEL GROUP via Angelo Butturini 10 Verona, VR 37126 - ITALIA Tel +39 045 8325761 E-mail: info@luxpel.it Leather descriptions and technical informations
Product description Luxpel Natural Wash Leather Luxpel Natural wash leather is a full grain genuine aniline leather obtained form selected European bovine cattle. This leather is suitable to be washed utilising mild detergents it can be hand washed, machine-washed and even dry cleaned. Luxpel Natural Wash leather is a pure naked natural aniline with extraordinary softness, an exclusive warm touch and with a very luxury rich aspect. The average skins size is between 4.8 to 5.4 square meters in a substance range of 1.0 to 1.4 mm. Use and application of the product: Residential and non-residential furniture, Contract, Marine, Home decorations ( panels and walls), Accessories, Apparel and Handbags. Pagina 1
Product technical specifications Characteristic Test methods and results Lightfastness ISO 105B02 - GREY SCALE - > 4/5 Rub resistance ISO 11640-500 CYLES DRY - > 4 ISO 11640-70 CYLES WET - > 4 ISO 11640-20 CYLES SWEAT (ISO 11641 ph 8) - > 4 (Evaluation of the grey scale (ISO 105 A0)) Flexing endurance Finishing adhesion Tear strength Burning behaviour (cigarette and flame of the match) ISO 5402 - > 20.000 CYCLES - NO DAMAGES ISO 11644 - > 2,5 N/Cm ISO 3377-1 - > 20 N EN 1021 / 1-2 - pass (PU density 21 Kg/m3) IMO Res. A652(16) DRY Cleaning resistance PDL 0010:2012 Leather 4/5 - UNI EN ISO 11643: 2009 Acetate, Acrylic, Cotton, Wool, Nylon, Polyester 3/4 (Evaluation of the gray scale (ISO 105 A0)). WET Washing resistance delicate PDL 0010:2012 Leather L.C.s 5; L.F. 4 / 5 - UNI EN ISO 11643: 2009 Wool L.C.s 5; L.F.5 - Acrylic L.C.s 5; L.F. 4 / 5 - Polyester L.C.s 5; L.F. 4 / 5 - Cotton L.C.s 5; L.F. 4 / 5 - Acetate L.C.s 5; L.F. 4 / 5. (Evaluation of the grey scale (ISO 105 A0)) *** L.C.s = Flesh side - L.F. = Grain side Pagina 2
Characteristic Dimension stability (after wet washing) Resistance to denim staining ASTM D 6013: 1996 - % 1.1 Test methods and results BLC Method, Assessment according to BS EN 20105:A02 - GSR 4/5 After 6,000 cycles. Note: the test normally requires only 600 cycles. Pagina 3
Characteristic Pictures of the specimens of test Resistance to denim staining Pagina 4
Characteristic Pictures of the specimens of test Dimension stability (after wet washing) WET Washing resistance delicate Pagina 5
Product cleaning instructions Hand wash cleaning Hand wash for 15 minutes using only neutral and mild detergent intended for use with delicate items and use water that is lukewarm or maximum 30 C / 86 F..Hot water may shrink your or fade their colour of your product. Lukewarm or warm water will get the stains out without causing shrinkage or damage to your product. Let your product soak for a few minutes, but do not go off and forget about them. Delicate items should not soak for longer than 10 minutes because they may shrink, fade or get damaged. There's no need to be rough and rub items against each other to remove stains but carefully swirl your delicate items in the soapy water to get them clean. Do not wringing but press carefully to squeeze out the extra water. Machine-wash cleaning Machine wash for 15 minutes using only neutral and mild detergent and set the wash-machine for a delicate program with movement every 30 seconds then drain and spin at max. 400 rpm for no more than 3 or 4 minutes. Wash for additional 5 minutes wit water and a gently softener and then drain and spin at mac 400 rpm for no more than 3 or 4 minutes. Dry cleaning A. Perchloroethylene cooling to 20 B. Loading of the machine perchlore C. 3-minute pre-wash with mechanical action very slight to constant temperature of 20 D. Draining the solvent E. Centrifuge at c / a 200 rpm for 2 minutes F. Reloading of perchlore in the machine G. Dry for 3 minutes at 20 temperature with delicate cycle H. Draining the solvent I. Centrifuge at c / a 200 rpm x 3 minute J. Drying at 50 C for the time required depending on the type of fabric (desodorizzazione) K. 5 minutes of cooling the temperature of the product that has been washed. *** perchlore or tetrachlorethylene Pagina 6
Additional informations Natural Wash - staining resistance All laboratories that we do have contacted have indicated us that there are no official test that could determinate a cleaning level of leather. We have therefore been performing tests that are officially recognised by the laboratories world community. As indicated in the section Product Technical Specification the Natural Wash leather in the color C41 Snow white, hasn t picked up any denim staining after 6.000 cycles, the leather after testing look in perfect conditions like it was before making the test. The BLC certificate of denim staining test is attached to this document. All testings have been performed by two different certified laboratories BLC in United Kingdom and Dedalo in Italy. Dedalo certificate numbers are N P03356, N Q01544 and N Q02692. The BLC certificate number is RT 123-6653. Pagina 7
CPSC LABORATORY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1049. 0076. TECHNICAL REPORT for Giuseppe Lucente LUXPEL SRL Via Angelo Butturini, 10 Verona 37126 Italy Customer Order No: Giuseppe Lucente BLC Job Reference: RT123-6653 Supplied by: Not specified Date work confirmed: 04/09/2013 Supplying to: Not specified Date work out: 09/09/2013 Description of sample submitted: One sample of ivory leather Unique reference/identifier: Luxpel Natural Wash C41 Snow TESTING FOR DENIM STAINING The sample referenced in this report has been tested against the following specification: As Specified for the properties requested only and was found to: Pass Fail x For info only with the requirements of the above specification. Additional comments/information (if relevant) - Any opinions and interpretations expressed in this test report are based on current knowledge and experience and fall outside of the scope of our UKAS accreditation. Tests marked are not UKAS accredited. Stable samples will be disposed of after 8 weeks unless otherwise instructed. All other samples will be disposed of on completion of testing. Dan Holmes Technician Dr Victoria Addy Technical Director BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6JD Tel: +44 (0) 1604 679999 Fax: +44 (0) 1604 679998 Website: www.blcleathertech.com email:info@blcleathertech.com BLC Job Ref: RT123-6653 Tech Report Luxpel SRL Page No: Page 1 of 5 Pagina 8
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Product description Luxpel Verona Napa An enhanced grain genuine leather produced on the finest European cow hides. These hides have a natural smooth grain structure. This aniline dyed leather is protected with a water base finishing process and has a very warm, elegant, soft hand and an appearance of luxury. Only premium select European cow hides are utilised to create this leather, which has an average hide size of 50 to 55 square feet and a thickness range of 0.9 to 1.1 mm. Use and application of the product: Home and residential furniture, Contract, Marine, Aviation Home decorations (panels and walls). Pagina 10
Product technical specifications Characteristic Test methods and results Lightfastness ISO 105B02 BLUE SCALE; > 5 Rub resistance ISO 11640-500 CYLES DRY - > 4 ISO 11640-80 CYLES WET - > 4 ISO 11640-50 CYLES SWEAT (ISO 11641 ph 8) - > 4 (Evaluation of the grey scale (ISO 105 A0)) Flexing endurance Finishing adhesion Tear strength Burning behaviour (cigarette and flame of the match) ISO 5402 - > 50.000 CYCLES - NO DAMAGES ISO 11644 - > 2,5 N/Cm ISO 3377-1 - > 20 N EN 1021 / 1-2 - pass (PU density 21 Kg/m3) IMO Res. A652(16) Pagina 11
Product description Luxpel Contract Extreme An enhanced grain aniline leather obtained from the finest European cow hides, that have a natural, polished, smooth grain structure. Protected with an extremely durable surface finish, this leather passes strict automotive standards. The colors are made to match the interiors of the luxury car brands such as Ferrari, Bentley and Rolls Royce. Only premium select European cow hides are utilised to create this leather, which has an average hide size of 50 to 55 square feet and an average thickness range of 1.1 to 1.3 mm. Use and application of the product is for high use Contract, Marine, Aircraft and Automotive interiors. Pagina 12
Product technical specifications Characteristic Lightfastness Test methods and results UNI EN ISO 105B02-2004 Triple exposure to light. GREY SCALE = > 3 (Xenotest after 240h) Rub resistance ISO 11640-1.000 CYLES DRY = > 4/5 ISO 11640-500 CYLES WET= > 4 ISO 11640-200 CYLES ALKALINE SOLUTION STAINING= > 4 (Evaluation of the grey scale (ISO 105 A0)) Flexing endurance DIN 53331 - > 100.000 CYCLES - NO TEARS (Dry test at room temperature) Finishing adhesion IUF 470 Dry - > 3, N/Cm Tear strength Flammability Taber Abrasion DIN 53329-A > 25 N 7-G2000-04 (FIAT 50433) - < 100 mm/min. IMO Res. A652(16) CS 10, 1000gr. (Normal FIAT 50438/01) - 2.000 CYCLES Stitch tear resistance (N) DIN 53331 - > 60 Maximum Tensile Strength (N) DIN 53328 - > 130 Elongation at break (%) DIN 53328-35 to 60% Fogging (mg) DIN 75201/B - < 5mg Pagina 13
Product description Luxpel FAR AVIATOR An enhanced textured grain genuine leather produced on the finest European cow hides. This aniline dyed leather is protected with a durable water based surface finish that passes strict aviation standards.. Only premium select European cow hides are utilised to create this leather, which has an average hide size of 50 to 55 square feet and a thickness range of 1.0 to 1.2 mm. Use and application of the product: Aviation, Contract, Marine, Residential and Home decoration (panels and walls). Pagina 14
Product technical specifications Characteristic Lightfastness Test methods and results UNI EN ISO 105B02-2004 Triple exposure to light. GREY SCALE = > 3 (Xenotest after 240h) Rub resistance ISO 11640-1.000 CYLES DRY = > 4/5 ISO 11640-500 CYLES WET= > 4 ISO 11640-200 CYLES ALKALINE SOLUTION STAINING= > 4 (Evaluation of the grey scale (ISO 105 A0)) Flexing endurance DIN 53331 - > 100.000 CYCLES - NO TEARS (Dry test at room temperature) Finishing adhesion IUF 470 Dry - > 3, N/Cm Tear strength Flammability DIN 53329-A > 25 N 7-G2000-04 (FIAT 50433) - < 100 mm/min. IMO Res. A652(16) Stitch tear resistance (N) DIN 53331 - > 60 Maximum Tensile Strength (N) DIN 53328 - > 130 Elongation at break (%) DIN 53328-35 to 60% Flammability Rating Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F part (a) (l) (ii) Pagina 15