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Bonded Leather Spesifications |
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Written by Lou Badenhorst
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011 06:49 |
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Bonded Leather Specifications
Leather furniture can be a durable, beautiful enhancement to any room. Today's furniture choices, however, include several different kinds of leather and leather-like products. Bonded leather is one of the newest on the market. If you are considering leather furniture, understanding bonded leather will help you make a more informed purchase.
Manufacturing
According to the American Home Furnishings Alliance, bonded leather is created when leather scraps and fibers are mixed together, and then formed into a roll using adhesives or other bonding materials. In fact, the manufacturing process is very similar to making paper. After the roll is formed, it goes under drying equipment to reduce the moisture content. While this results in a durable product, it is different than real leather. The Leather Research Laboratory describes bonded leather as "polyurethane embossed to look like leather." In some cases, manufacturers glue leather fibers on the material to further enhance the leather look.
Controversy
1.There is some controversy among furniture experts concerning whether bonded leather is considered leather, since it usually contains only 10 to 17 percent leather fibers. The American Home Furnishings Alliance believes that if leather is disintegrated into small particles, mixed with other materials and then made into sheets or rolls, it should not be marketed as leather. Furniture Today, an industry publication, claims the term "bonded leather" is misleading, since consumers may simply hear the word "leather" and assume the furniture is made with real leather.
Pros
2.Because it doesn't undergo chemical tanning, bonded leather furniture contains low levels of environmentally unsafe formaldehyde. As a result, it may be better for people with environmental allergies or for those who are looking for "green" furniture. In addition, the manufacturing process for bonded leather is almost waste free. Bonded leather is highly durable and comes in many colors and finishes. It also is less expensive than leather; in 2009, bonded leather sofas start at $699 and real leather retails around $1,199 for a similar piece.
Cons
3.Chemicals such as lead and cadmium that are used to create the shiny, bonded leather finish may be harmful to consumers. When looking for leather furniture, unscrupulous retailers could mislead consumers into paying higher prices for bonded leather furniture by promoting it as higher-grade leather. It can be difficult to tell the difference visually in a furniture showroom.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 May 2011 06:54 |
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Upholstery Leather - PU Leather |
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Written by Lou Badenhorst
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011 06:36 |
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Specifications PU Leather – (Poly Urethane)
Upholstery Leather.
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Special treatment on the leather surface.
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High anti-abrasion and scratch proof.
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Chemical resistance and solvent resistance so that it can maintain the good appearance.
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Perfect performance in acid & alkali resistance and hydrolysis resistance.
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Life span of 5 years to 10 years.
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Good performance in tearing strength, seam slippage; curving strength, color fastness, light resistance.
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Soft hand feeling with good elasticity.
PU. Leather is a split leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface and then embossed. Bycast was originally made for the shoe industry and recently was adopted by the furniture industry. The resulting product is cheaper than top grain leather and has an artificially consistent texture that is easier to clean and maintain.
Suppliers of the PU Material say that the main benefit of bicast leather is its price. Lower grades of leather can be used during the manufacturing process and treating with polyurethane gives a uniform shine and a long-lasting "like new" appearance. Bicast leather looks best, they say, on furniture with taut seat cushions and pillows. It can easily be cleaned with a damp cloth. New bicast leather furniture can have a slight chemical smell, but this typically dissipates about a week after the piece is exposed to air.
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Written by indobase
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 15:54 |
When it comes to home decoration, one thing that is of prime importance is no doubt the home colour scheme including the interior colour scheme and exterior paint scheme. You might have the best of home furnishings but if they are not in proper harmony it will spoil the whole look. Colour plays a vital role in making your small house look bigger and cosy. While choosing your colour scheme, due consideration should be given to the space available, furnishings and your personal taste.
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Written by indobase
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 16:24 |
Do-it-yourself activities are interesting and gratifying. When you do something from start to finish it is immensely satisfying to see the end product. But there are some precautions that you must follow while undertaking home projects or remodelling your home. Here are a few DIY safety tips:
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 March 2009 05:37 |
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Written by indobase
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 15:20 |
Arranging the furniture in the right manner ensures that the room area is efficiently used. Arranging furniture in certain ways highlights the furniture. But deciding how to arrange furniture and how to make use of the space in a room can be a difficult and daunting task. Given below are a few ideas on how to arrange furniture in the living room, bedroom and in a multi-purpose room.
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 March 2009 05:31 |
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