Cassini leather is a corrected top grain leather produced using European or us domestic raw material. The Cassini is a value-driven product used by many of the general aviation OEM’s. It is aniline dyed with a uniform grain to maximize cutting yield.
Hide Size | 45 – 55 Sq. Ft. Average / 4.18 – 5.10 Sq. meter average |
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Thickness | 1.0 – 1.2 mm |
Weight | 2.50 – 3.00 oz. sq. ft. / 763 – 915 gm sq. meter |
Blocking | Federal Test Method STD. No. 3121.1 No damage to 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 grey scale for color change |
Colorfastness | 72 hour exposure to UV light 4 or better on the AATCC grey scale for color change |
Flammability | Will meet all requirements of either a 12 or 60 second vertical burn in accordance with FAR 25.853 |
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 customer. |