Duchess DUC-2742 – Castle Leather
The light correction done on this product refines the surface enabling excellent cutting yield. Using the lightest possible finish application, we can provide superior physical performance and still maintain a soft, supple hand found on the finest full-grain leathers.
| Hide Size | 50 – 60 Sq. Ft. Average / 4.64 – 5.57 Sq. meter average |
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| Thickness | .9 – 1.1. mm |
| Weight | 2.25 – 2.75 oz. sq. ft. / 686 – 839 gm sq. meter |
| Blocking | Federal Test Method Std. No. 3121.1 No damage to the finish |
| Abrasion | ASTM D-3884 (300 cycles, 500 g H-18 wheels) No, wear through to russet |
| Crocking | ASTM D-5053 (50 cycles wet & dry) 4 or better on the AATCC greyscale for color change |
| Flammability | We meet all requirements of either a 12 or 60 second vertical burn in accordance with FAR 25.853 |
| Colorfastness | A 72-hour exposure to UV light 4 or better on the AATCC greyscale for color change |
| Tear Strength | ASTM D – 4705 Minimum of 12 lbs. (5.44 kg, 53.35 N) |
| Flexibility | ASTM D -2097 (60,000 cycles) No cracking of finish |
| Color Match | Spectrophotometer measurement of CMC DE ≤ .50/F02 (U35) Fluorescent is our goal unless otherwise specified by the customer. |
