Automotive Leather
Posted by Nolan (nolans) on Nov 18 2008
Features of Automotive Leather
Leather or indeed any material used in an automotive seating application is subject to high levels of wear and tear. The car interior can be exposed to extremes of temperature, and high levels of Ultraviolet light.
For these reasons, auto manufacturers have developed very tough specifications for leather used in cars. Compared to similar upholstery leather, the hides are thicker and have enhanced levels of finishing and surface treatment. Unfortunately, there is a trade-off between softness and durability. Automotive quality leather tends to feel stiffer than upholstery grade, which is sometimes interpreted mistakenly as an indication of poorer quality. Nolan leather meets the specifications of all Australian, European, Japanese and US auto makers. You can be confident that this leather will last the distance.
