Ravenna

At a Glance

A through-dyed European cow leather with a distressed vintage look for home furniture and commercial seating.

Key Ratings

• Rub fastness 3–4 dry, 3 wet and sweat (of 5) — moderate, which is normal for aniline-style leathers that age with character.

• Light fastness ≥3 of 8 — moderate. Keep out of strong direct sunlight.

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

• 50,000 flex cycles, no damage — won't crack from repeated use.

• BS 5852 — passes the UK furniture fire test for cigarette and match ignition.

General Specifications

• Content: Bovine of European origin, with a distressed vintage look

• Thickness: 0.9 – 1.1 mm

• Average hide size: 51 – 54 square feet

• Finish: Through dyed. Produced from nubuck leather, lightly levelled with aniline and hand rubbed for an aged effect. Very warm, silky feel

Performance Specifications

• Colour fastness to rubbing – Dry: ≥3/4 Grey scale (50 cycles, ISO 11640:1998)

• Colour fastness to rubbing – Wet: ≥3 Grey scale (20 cycles, ISO 11640:1998)

• Colour fastness to rubbing – Sweat: ≥3 Grey scale (20 cycles, ISO 11640:1998)

• Colour fastness to artificial light: ≥3 Blue scale (16,000 kJ/m², ISO 105-B02)

• Tear strength: ≥20 N (ISO 3377-1)

• Flexing endurance – Dry: No damage (50,000 cycles, ISO 5402)

Flammability Requirements

• Burning behaviour to cigarette and match flame: Pass (BS 5852:1979)

What can this be used for?

Residential, Contract.

Categories: Residential, Contract