Printed Leather - Product Details

Product Name: Printed / Patterned Leather

Product Overview:
Printed Leather is a versatile and aesthetically driven material that combines the classic look and feel of leather with customizable surface designs. Through advanced printing technologies, intricate patterns, lifelike textures, brand logos, or artistic graphics are applied with precision onto the leather surface. This process transforms leather into a highly decorative and design-focused material, ideal for applications where visual appeal and brand identity are paramount.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Unlimited Design Freedom: From subtle grains and marble effects to vibrant florals, geometric patterns, and photorealistic images, virtually any design can be reproduced. This allows for complete customization and unique product differentiation.

• Consistent Aesthetics & Quality: Advanced digital and roller printing techniques ensure pattern consistency across large batches, eliminating the natural variations of hides and providing a uniform appearance.

• Durable Finish: High-quality inks and protective top-coat layers (e.g., PU, acrylic) are used to ensure excellent color fastness, scratch resistance, and resistance to fading from UV exposure.

• Wide Range of Bases: Printing can be applied to various leather types including:

  • Full-Grain & Top-Grain Leather: For premium, natural feel products.

  • Corrected-Grain Leather: Provides a flawless canvas for printing.

  • Synthetic/PU Leather: A cost-effective and consistent base for high-volume applications.

• Functional Variety: Available in different finishes such as matte, gloss, metallic, or textured embossing over print, catering to diverse tactile and visual requirements.

• Brand Enhancement: An excellent medium for integrating logos, signature patterns, or thematic designs directly into the product, strengthening brand recognition.

Technical Specifications (Typical):

• Base Material: Bovine, sheep, goat hides, or high-performance synthetic substrates.

• Printing Technology: Digital printing (for flexibility/short runs), rotary screen printing (for repeat patterns/long runs), or transfer printing.

• Width: Standard rolls 54" / 137cm, or as per substrate width.

• Thickness: Ranges from 0.6mm to 1.4mm, customizable.

• Finish: Clear protective top-coat applied for durability.

• Performance:

  • Color Fastness: ≥ 4 (ISO 105-B02)

  • Rub Resistance: ≥ 4,000 cycles (Martindale, ASTM D4966)

  • Light Fastness: ≥ 4 (ISO 105-B02)

  • Tensile Strength: As per base leather specification.

Common Applications:

• Fashion & Accessories: Handbags, wallets, shoes, boots, belts, fashion apparel.

• Interior Design: Upholstery for accent furniture, headboards, decorative pillows, wall panels.

• Automotive Interiors: Custom seat inserts, dashboard accents, door panel trim, steering wheel covers.

• Luggage & Goods: Decorative surfaces for suitcases, backpacks, and specialty packaging.

• Consumer Electronics: Cases, covers, and sleeves for laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Care Instructions:
Wipe clean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents. For specific care, refer to the finish type (e.g., matte vs. gloss).

Why Choose Our Printed Leather?
We utilize state-of-the-art printing equipment and color management systems to ensure vibrant, accurate, and durable prints. Our collaborative design team works closely with clients from concept to production, ensuring your vision is perfectly translated onto leather. Coupled with rigorous quality control, we deliver a product that excels in both beauty and performance.