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

Authors

  • Virginija JANKAUSKAITĖ Kaunas University of Technology
  • Ada GULBINIENĖ Kaunas University of Technology
  • Indira JIYEMBETOVA M Kh. Dulaty Taraz State University
  • Justa ŠIRVAITYTĖ Kaunas University of Technology
  • Virginijus URBELIS Kaunas University of Technology
  • Kazys Vytautas MICKUS Kaunas University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.20.2.2339

Keywords:

leather, finishing, polymer coat, breathability, waterproofness

Abstract

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 be finished. In this study the influence of waterborne finishing agents on the waterproofness and breathability of the hydrophobic leather obtained using different retanning, waterproofing, neutralization and dispersing agents has been investigated. The leather was characterized using morphological analysis and permeability studies.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.20.2.2339

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Published

2014-06-13

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2014)

Section

POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES, WOOD

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