Suede split leather processed with a special retanning recipe
Suede COLLECTION
ASTICO DESIGN
Scamosciato Gore
Suede split leather processed with a special retanning recipe which confers extremely high waterproof properties while maintaining a great breathability. This leather complies with the Goretex® standards and it represents an ideal choice for high-performance, outdoor, military and safety footwear. The article also complies with the EN ISO 20345 and EN ISO 20344 norms for safety footwear.
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
–
≤ 30% Dopo 60’
≤ 30% Dopo 180’
≤ 35% Dopo 420’
WATER VAPOUR PERMEABILITY
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
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
TECHNICAL FEATURES
TEST NORM
ISO 3376:2011
ISO 3376:2011
ISO 3377-2:2016
ISO 3377-2:2016
ISO 20344:2011
ISO 20344:2011
ISO 20344:2011
ISO 20344:2011
DS 331-B
ISO5403-1:2012
ISO 20344:2011
ISO 20344:2011
TEST DESCRIPTION
Determination of tensile strength - Across
Determination of tensile strength - Along
Determination of tear load - Across
Bauman Test double edge tear - Along
Water vapour permeability
Water vapour coefficient
Water penetration (after 60 minutes)
Water absorption (after 60 minutes)
Vertical absorption - wicking test
Water resistance of flexible leather: repeated linear compression 5% - after 180 minutes
pH value
Chromium VI content
UNIT
N/mm²x
N/mm²x
N
N
mg/cm².h
mg/cm²
%
g
mm
%
pH
mg/Kg
ASTICO STANDARD*
≥ 15 N/mm2
≥ 15 N/mm2
≥ 120 N **
≥ 120 N **
≥ 5 mg/cm².h
≥ 15 mg/cm²
≤ 30%
≤ 0,2 g
< 10 mm
< 30%
3,2
< 3,0 mg/kg
AVAILABLE SIZES
Scamosciato Gore IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT AND THICKNESS