Comparable Evaluation of Leather Waterproofing Behaviour upon Hide Quality. II. Influence of Finishing on Leather Properties

Unfinished leather has high water vapour permeability and low waterproofness because of its natural porous structure. To modify the surface appearance and hide any defects, to improve physical properties, such as light and rub fastness, resistance to water, solvents, abrasion, etc., leather needs to...

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Main Authors: Virginija JANKAUSKAITĖ, Ada GULBINIENĖ, Indira JIYEMBETOVA, Justa ŠIRVAITYTĖ, Virginijus URBELIS, Kazys Vytautas MICKUS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kaunas University of Technology 2014-06-01
Series:Medžiagotyra
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Online Access:http://matsc.ktu.lt/index.php/MatSc/article/view/2339