Buff softle and upholstery leather

Product/Process

Process for making buff softie leather from buffalo hides.

Application/Use :

Used in making leather goods and furniture upholstery.

Salient Features of Process/Technology

The process involves liming of hide for opening up of fibrous structure; lime splitting; tanning with chrome and chrome syntans; neutralisation to a higher pH (5.5-6.0); lubricating with fatliquor; finishing with good quality resin and top coats to achieve rub fastness.

Status of Commercialisation

Commercialised.

Minimum Economic Unit Size :

250 sq m/day

Indicative investment :

Rs.40 lakhs.

Equipment and Machinery :

Splitting machine and usual tannery equipment.

Raw Materials :

Buffalo hides, lime, chrome syntans, fatliquor, resins.

Contact for more information:

The Director,
Central Leather Research
Institute (CLRI), Adyar,
Chennai-600020