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| − | '''Metallic leather''' or '''Metallised leather''' is [[leather]] with a metallic look. | + | '''Metallic leather''' or '''Metallised leather''' is [[leather]] with a metallic look. Metallic effects are almost only found in [[smooth leather]]. [[Car leather#Porsche|Porsche]] had metal effects in the car. Also old American had more frequent metallic leathers. In [[leather shoes|leather shoes]], [[leather clothing|clothing]] and [[Leather handbags|bags]], metal effects often appear for fashion reasons. |
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| − | '' | + | ''Metal effects as additive to the [[finish|top coat]] can be purchased at the [https://www.colourlock.com/international global partners of COLOURLOCK.''<br></p> |
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| − | '' | + | ''Color diversity at [http://www.mygretchen.com/shop/ www.mygretchen.com].''<br></p> |
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== Leather with a bright metal look == | == Leather with a bright metal look == | ||
| − | + | There are leathers that have a look like a bare metal. Such optics are achieved by [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|applying a foil]] with metallic optics to a [[smooth leather]]. For this purpose, thin layers are applied, which look like a polished metal surface. Such leathers are usually found in fashion objects like [[leather shoes|shoes]], [[Leather handbags|bags]], etc. | |
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| − | '' | + | ''During the coating, a fold was folded in. Metalic sheets on leather are very thin.''<br></p> |
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| − | ''[[ | + | ''[[Lamb leather|Lambskin]] with foil in metal optics for [[leather clothing|clothing]].''<br></p> |
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| − | ''[[ | + | ''[[Cow leather]] with foil in metal optic.''<br></p> |
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== Leather with a metallic effect == | == Leather with a metallic effect == | ||
| − | + | Some leather only have a metal effect. On these leathers, there is a [[leather colour|basic color]] without metal effect, which is then applied to a [[finish|top coat (clear lacquer)]] with a metallic effect. Such leathers then only shimmer metallic. Usually, such leather is also found in the [[leather shoe|shoe]], [[Leather handbags|bag]] or [[leather clothing|clothing]] area. But [[car leather|car leathers]] also occasionally have metallic effects. | |
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| − | ''Mercedes | + | ''[[car leather'Mercedes|Mercedes titan grey]] with a metallic effect. Right close-ups. Below, the effect is stronger. The applied amount of the metallic additive cannot be dosed precisely.''<br></p> |
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| − | ''[[ | + | ''[[car leather|Porsche|Porsche leather]] with a metallic effect in the [[finish|Top Coat]].''<br></p> |
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| − | ''US | + | ''[[car leather|US vehicles]] often have metallic effects.''<br></p> |
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| − | '' | + | ''Very exotic: [[Cowhide]] hair colored with a [[finish|color layer]] which has a metal effect.''<br></p> |
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| − | '' | + | ''Very exotic: [[Cow leather]] with an extremely strong [[Embossed leather|embossing]] and metallic effect.''<br></p> |
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Revision as of 20:46, 3 February 2017
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Metallic leather
Metallic leather or Metallised leather is leather with a metallic look. Metallic effects are almost only found in smooth leather. Porsche had metal effects in the car. Also old American had more frequent metallic leathers. In leather shoes, clothing and bags, metal effects often appear for fashion reasons.
Metal effects as additive to the top coat can be purchased at the [https://www.colourlock.com/international global partners of COLOURLOCK.
Color diversity at www.mygretchen.com.
Leather with a bright metal look
There are leathers that have a look like a bare metal. Such optics are achieved by applying a foil with metallic optics to a smooth leather. For this purpose, thin layers are applied, which look like a polished metal surface. Such leathers are usually found in fashion objects like shoes, bags, etc.
During the coating, a fold was folded in. Metalic sheets on leather are very thin.
Lambskin with foil in metal optics for clothing.
Cow leather with foil in metal optic.
Leather with a metallic effect
Some leather only have a metal effect. On these leathers, there is a basic color without metal effect, which is then applied to a top coat (clear lacquer) with a metallic effect. Such leathers then only shimmer metallic. Usually, such leather is also found in the shoe, bag or clothing area. But car leathers also occasionally have metallic effects.
Mercedes titan grey with a metallic effect. Right close-ups. Below, the effect is stronger. The applied amount of the metallic additive cannot be dosed precisely.
Porsche|Porsche leather with a metallic effect in the Top Coat.
US vehicles often have metallic effects.
Very exotic: Cowhide hair colored with a color layer which has a metal effect.
Very exotic: Cow leather with an extremely strong embossing and metallic effect.
More photos of metallic leathers
Börse aus Lachsleder mit einem Metalliceffekt - Lederhandtasche aus Goldleder.
Metallic leather shoes from 1859 and 2014.
Video about the peculiarities of metallic effects on leather
Additional information
a kotori web solution