Dover is a pure aniline leather from choice European raw material. The trademark of this leather is the feel, the sheen and the softness. Dover is best suited for the finest in home furnishings. No other leather looks like it, feels like it or ages like it. Subtle variations in tone and intensity are completely natural and give individual character to each unit manufactured from this leather. Dover is soft, and has a very smooth surface. Only a sophisticated tannage made it possible to create a butter soft leather like the Dover. The drape of the leather lends itself to all applications traditional or contemporary. Visible insect-bites, wrinkles and scars from healed wounds add to the elegant character and beauty of this leather.
For cleaning gently dust the leather off or lightly wipe it off with a damp cloth.
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Technical Specifications
Raw Material | Premium European Hides |
Type of Finish | Aniline Plus |
Average Size | 50-54 square feet |
Class | Full Grain / Residential |
Thickness | 2.50-3.00 ounce (1.0-1.2 mm) |
Light-fastness | 100 hrs. Grade 4-6 |
Type of Tanning | Chrome Tanned |
Color-fastness | 20/4 wet, 80/5 dry |
Type of Dyeing | 100% aniline drum dyed |
Crocking | 10/4 wet, 20/5 dry |
Tensile Strength | > 400 N |
Elongation | 70 % Max |
Tear Strength | > 22 N |
Flexing | 20,000 cycles |
Flame Resistance | California Bulletin 117-2013 - Sect E-2013 | NFPA 260 Class 1 |