Bovine grain leather ennobled with an innovative waterborne finish
Pure Leather COLLECTION
ASTICO DESIGN
Mars
Bovine grain leather ennobled with an innovative waterborne finish technology which adds a soft and delicate touch to it. This leather is characterized by a vintage look and a light pull-up effect. It is ideal for the production of fashion accessories and footwear and it presents a high cutting yield.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
WATERPROOF
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
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
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≤ 30% Dopo 60’
≤ 30% Dopo 180’
≤ 35% Dopo 420’
TECHNICAL FEATURES
TEST NORM
ISO 3376:2011
ISO 3377-2:2016
ISO 3379:2015
ISO 3379:2015
ISO 5402-1:2017
ISO 5402-1:2017
ISO 11644:2009
ISO 11644:2009
TEST DESCRIPTION
Determination of tensile strength (Across and Along)
Determination of tear load - Baumann Test - Doble edge tear (Across and Along)
Measurement of distention and strength of surface (ball burst method) - Distention and Force Lastometer
Measurement of distention and strength of surface (ball burst method) - Distention and Force Lastometer
Determination of Flex resistance Flexometer Bally - Dry
Determination of Flex resistance Flexometer Bally - Wet
Test for adhesion of finish
Test for adhesion of finish
UNIT
N/mm²x
N
7 Days
N
Cycles ≥ 50,000
Cycles ≥ 20,000
N/cm
N/cm
ASTICO STANDARD*
≥ 10 N/mm2
≥ 40 N
≥ 7 mm
≥ 400 N
No cracks up to 50,000 cycles
No cracks up to 20,000 cycles
Dry ≥ 3 N/cm
Wet ≥ 2 N/cm
AVAILABLE SIZES
Mars IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT AND THICKNESS