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Softness with strength

Garment, nappa & glove

Develop light, supple leather with a clean grain, pleasant handle and dependable physical properties.

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Common targets
Soft, mellow handle
Fine grain
Light weight
Tear and tensile performance
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Products relevant to this article.

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Enzymes Powder

COREBATE-AB

Alkali bating enzyme

An alkaline proteolytic enzyme for cleaner grain, improved softness and more effective opening of the fibre structure after degreasing.

Cleaner grainImproved softness
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Powder

CORESYN-AN

Amphoteric syntan

An amphoteric syntan for lightweight, smooth and soft leather with uniform dyeability on grain and flesh sides.

Smooth grainSoft handle
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Fatliquors Paste

COREFAT BA

Lecithin-based fatliquor

A lecithin and synthetic-oil fatliquor for exceptionally soft, lightweight leather with smooth feel and grain tightness.

Extreme softnessSmooth feel
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Fatliquors Liquid

COREFAT WES

Ester and synthetic-base fatliquor

A versatile ester-based fatliquor for very soft chrome- or vegetable-tanned articles, including gloving nappa and dry-milled leather.

Very soft handleDry-milling response
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Fatliquors Liquid

COREFAT LAN

Lanolin-based fatliquor

A high-quality lanolin fatliquor for a natural, rich handle with softness and good electrolyte stability.

Rich handleSoftness
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Liquid

CORETAN GA50

Modified glutaraldehyde tanning agent

A modified aldehyde tanning agent for chrome-free and combination systems where softness, wash resistance and lightfastness matter.

Chrome-free tanningSoftness
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  1. 01
    Article

    Define substrate, thickness and end use.

  2. 02
    Process

    Review current chemistry and operating window.

  3. 03
    Target

    Prioritize handle, grain, shade and performance.

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