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Genoa Cognac

Genoa

Genoa Shade

At a Glance

A natural-grain European cow leather with a distressed, semi-gloss aniline finish for home furniture and commercial seating.

 

Key Ratings

  • Rub fastness 3 dry, 3 wet, 2 sweat (of 5) — lower scores are normal for aniline-style leathers that age with character.

  • Light fastness 2–3 of 8 — low. Keep out of direct sunlight.

  • Tear strength ≥20 N — resists tearing when pulled over a frame.

  • Flex test passed, no damage — won't crack from repeated use.

  • BS 5852 — passes the UK furniture fire test.

 

General Specifications

  • Content: Bovine of European origin, lightly buffed natural grain

  • Thickness: 0.8 – 1.0 mm

  • Average hide size: 51 – 54 square feet

  • Finish: Chrome tanning, aniline dyed. Water based finish with waxes, anilines and resins finely dispersed for a distressed appearance. Stiff handle, slippery feel, semi-gloss appearance

Performance Specifications

  • Colour fastness to rubbing – Dry: ≥3 Grey scale (ISO 11640:1998)

  • Colour fastness to rubbing – Wet: ≥3 Grey scale (ISO 11640:1998)

  • Colour fastness to rubbing – Sweat: ≥2 Grey scale (ISO 11640:1998)

  • Colour fastness to artificial light: ≥2/3 Blue scale (ISO 105-B02)

  • Tear strength: ≥20 N (ISO 3377-1)

  • Flexing endurance – Dry: No damage (ISO 5402)

Flammability Requirements

  • Flammability: Pass (BS 5852:1979)

What can this be used for?

Residential, Contract.

 

Categories: Residential, Contract

    Please note: on-screen colours are a guide only and may differ from the actual material. Please refer to physical samples before ordering.

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