Freeport

Split leather suede
ennobled with a special
“nappa” grain emboss

Ennobled Suede COLLECTION

ASTICO DESIGN

Freeport

Split leather suede ennobled with a special “nappa” grain emboss with a matt finish. This leather is ideal for the production of fashion accessories and footwear.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

WATERPROOF

OPTIONAL SPECIAL TREATMENTS

Astico has developed 4 levels of waterproof treatments to meet different technical needs, such as EN 20344/20345 norm, Sympa-Tex® and Gore-Tex®.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Name

Basic

Standard

Elite

Master

Description

Superficial water drops protection. Basic waterproof level, ideal for simple non-sport related accessories.

S2 waterproof level, compliant with European norm EN 20344/5. Ideal for safety shoes.

Waterproof level ideal for sport and outdoor shoes that needs to achieve the Goretex® certification.

High waterproof level, ideal for extreme uses. Suitable for Sympa-Tex® certification.

Water absorption

–

≤ 30%
Dopo 60’

≤ 30%
Dopo 180’

≤ 35%
Dopo 420’

EXTRA FLEXIONS

It is possible to process the leather to obtain a higher flexions resistance and therefore a higher durability.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

TEST NORM

ISO 3379:2015
ISO 3379:2015
ISO 3376:2011
ISO 3376:2011
ISO 3377-2:2016
ISO 3377-2:2016
ISO 17704:2004
ISO 17704:2004
ISO 17704:2004
ISO 17704:2004
ISO 11644:2009
ISO 11644:2009
ISO 5402-1:2017
ISO 5402-1:2017
ISO 1419:218

TEST DESCRIPTION

Measurement of distention and strength of surface - Ball Burst method Distention
Measurement of distention and strength of surface - Ball Burst method Force
Determination of tensile strength - Across
Determination of tensile strength - Along
Determination of tear load - Across
Bauman Test double edge tear - Along
Measurement of abrasion resistance – Martindale Wool Dry - Abrasion level
Measurement of abrasion resistance – Martindale Wool Dry - Change in color
Measurement of abrasion resistance – Martindale Wool Wet - Abrasion level
Measurement of abrasion resistance – Martindale Wool Wet - Change in color
Test for Adhesion of finish - Dry Across
Test for Adhesion of finish - Dry Along
Determination of Flex resistance Flexometer Bally - Dry
Determination of Flex resistance Flexometer Bally - Wet
Hydrolysis of Polyurethane based sheet materials - 70ºC and 100% HR

UNIT

7 Days
N
N/mm²x
N/mm²x
N
N
Cycles ≥ 25,600
Cycles ≥ 25,600
Cycles ≥ 12,800
Cycles ≥ 12,800
N/cm
N/cm
Cycles ≥ 50,000
Cycles ≥ 20,000
7 Days

ASTICO STANDARD*

≥ 7 mm
≥ 400 N
≥ 15 N/mm2
≥ 15 N/mm2
≥ 120 N **
≥ 120 N **
No more 25% area wear through to substrate after 25,600 cycles
Without colour contrast
No more 25% area wear through to substrate after 12,800 cycles
Without colour contrast
≥ 15 N/cm
≥ 15 N/cm
No cracks up to 50,000 cycles
No cracks up to 20,000 cycles
No damage

AVAILABLE SIZES

Freeport IS AVAILABLE IN MANY FORMATS AND THICKNESSES

DOUBLE BUTT
18 - 20 ft²
20 - 22 ft²+

FULL HIDE
50 - 52 ft²
52 - 54 ft²

SINTETICO
143x163 cm

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