Clean buffing, rich body

Suede, nubuck & split

Create an even nap, improved buffability, selective filling and the right body without sacrificing softness.

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Common targets
Fine, even nap
Buffability
Selective filling
Fullness and body
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Powder

CORESYN-MMC

Melamine-based resin tanning agent

A soft resin tanning agent for mellow, even filling, good buffability and a soft, tight-grained body.

Even fillingBuffability
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Powder

CORESYN-DR7

DCDA-based resin syntan

A polyaldehyde-condensed resin syntan for pronounced fullness, grain tightness, buffability and embossing response.

High fullnessGrain tightness
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Powder

COREFILL-FOP

Protein syntan and filling agent

A protein-based filling syntan designed to improve roundness and firmness while correcting uneven looseness.

RoundnessFirmness
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Synthetic tanning & retanning Liquid

CORETAN-DL liq

Liquid sulfone condensate

A lightfast liquid syntan for smooth grain, selective filling and clean, brilliant shades in chrome and chrome-free systems.

Selective fillingBrilliant shades
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Vegetable tanning agents Powder

COREVEG CVW

White vegetable extract

A lightfast white vegetable extract for body, firm grain, even dyeing and a clean buffing effect in nubuck and suede.

LightfastnessBuffing effect
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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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