Finishing of Split Leather by Transfer Coating Technology

Introduction

This is a novel finishing technique for ensuring value addition while finishing split/low grade leathers. The process involves casting film of the finishing "season", prepared by conventional method, on release paper, followed by subsequent transfer of the same to the split / low grade leather, to be upgraded while finishing. Varieties of grain patterns such as goat, cow, ostrich, emu, etc can be imparted on to the splits by using release papers of the respective designs.The unique feature of the process is that it ensures natural leather-look and adds substantial value to split/low grade leathers thereby ensuring their economical utilization.

Machinery / Equipments :

Transfer coating equipment in addition to conventional equipment for leather finishing

Raw Materials :

Split leathers, binders, pigments and other auxiliary chemicals, conventionally used in leather finishing

Status Of Commercialization :

Licensed

Techno Economics :

No extra cost on existing leather units

For further information please contact :

Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Director
Adyar
Chennai 600020
Tamil Nadu,
India