Melody - Astico

Melody

Split leather suede ennobled with a highly resistant finish

Ennobled Suede COLLECTION

ASTICO DESIGN

Melody

Split leather suede ennobled with a highly resistant finish characterized by a light grain emboss and an extremely soft touch. This leather is ideal for the production of comfort footwear and direct-injection clogs and sandals.

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’

WATER VAPOUR PERMEABILITY

OPTIONAL SPECIAL TREATMENTS

Astico leathers may present four different levels of water vapour permeability which vary according to the type of process needed for the finished article.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Name

Basic

Standard

Elite

Master

Description

Low breathability leather, ideal for leather goods, upholstery and light footwear.

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

High breathability level, ideal for sport footwear and for Gore-Tex® certification.

Maximum breathability level, suitable for extreme applications. Suitable for Sympa-Tex® certification.

Water vapour permeability

< 0,8 mg/cm².h

≥ 0,8 mg/cm².h

≥ 5,0 mg/cm².h

≥ 7,0 mg/cm².h

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

Melody IS AVAILABLE IN MANY FORMATS AND THICKNESSES

DOUBLE BUTT
18 - 20 ft²
20 - 22 ft²+

FULL HIDE
50 - 52 ft²
52 - 54 ft²

SHOULDER
8 - 10 ft²

SINTETICO
143x163 cm

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