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| − | [[ | + | [[Leather]] is sometimes ironed in the tanning process. This can be done for several reasons: To [[Smooth leather|smooth]] the leather or to make it more [[Gloss of Leather|shiny]]. Smooth leather is also less sensitive and easier to [[leather cleaner|clean]] than the [[Grain side|rough]], unbleached leather. |
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| − | '' | + | ''In order to smooth the leather, the [[grain side|grain]] is flattened by ironing.''<br></p> |
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| − | + | However, it is also ironed in order to soften the thermoplastic [[finish|binders]] and to fuse them into a coherent film. Temperatures above 70 ° C are required. Because the [[finish]] is made up of several layers, the same leather may have to be ironed several times. | |
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| + | The effect of the ironing process presupposes that thermoplastic binders have been used for the [[finish]]. The thermoplastic substance is softened by the effect of heat, and the binder layer flows caused by the applied pressure to a more or less homogeneous film with a smooth, glossy surface. The fibrous surface of [[split leather]] and [[corrected grain]] is finished and filled this way. In order to achieve a uniform surface finish, the leather is ironed after the [[finish|primer]], after the [[leather colour]] and finally after the [[[[finish|finish application (top coat)]]. | ||
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| − | '' | + | ''[[Rumen leather]] not ironed. - [[Rumen leather]] ironed and [[finish|finished]]. - [[Leather watch strap]] of [https://sites.google.com/site/petrasfeineuhrenbaender/home Flat Iron Straps]. ''<br></p> |
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| − | + | When ironing, the grain side is pressed against a highly polished, heated metal surface (roller or plate). Decisive factors are the pressure, the temperature and the time of expousre (transport speed). Depending on the type of leather, these parameters must be set. | |
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| − | '' | + | ''Typical smooth surface of an ironed [[leather furniture|firniture leather]].''<br></p> |
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==Polished leather== | ==Polished leather== | ||
| − | + | A further possibility of providing the leather surface with uniform shine, smoothness and fine graining, is the polishing. The leather is guided against a roller running at high speed, which is either covered with dense ceramic plates or it is covered with polishing plush or suitable fabrics. | |
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| + | A resilient pressure roller ensures that the leather is fed to the polishing roller at the same pressure and at the same speed. Very particularly thin [[semianiline leather|aniline-like]] finishes with a high proportion of waxes can be significantly improved by the polishing. For [[leather gloves]], the polishing gives a special, smooth grip when some talc has previously been spread on the [[grain side|leather grain]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 13 November 2016
Ironing leather
Leather is sometimes ironed in the tanning process. This can be done for several reasons: To smooth the leather or to make it more shiny. Smooth leather is also less sensitive and easier to clean than the rough, unbleached leather.
In order to smooth the leather, the grain is flattened by ironing.
However, it is also ironed in order to soften the thermoplastic binders and to fuse them into a coherent film. Temperatures above 70 ° C are required. Because the finish is made up of several layers, the same leather may have to be ironed several times.
The effect of the ironing process presupposes that thermoplastic binders have been used for the finish. The thermoplastic substance is softened by the effect of heat, and the binder layer flows caused by the applied pressure to a more or less homogeneous film with a smooth, glossy surface. The fibrous surface of split leather and corrected grain is finished and filled this way. In order to achieve a uniform surface finish, the leather is ironed after the primer, after the leather colour and finally after the [[finish application (top coat).
Rumen leather not ironed. - Rumen leather ironed and finished. - Leather watch strap of Flat Iron Straps.
When ironing, the grain side is pressed against a highly polished, heated metal surface (roller or plate). Decisive factors are the pressure, the temperature and the time of expousre (transport speed). Depending on the type of leather, these parameters must be set.
Typical smooth surface of an ironed firniture leather.
Salmon leather-crust not ironed. - Salmon leather ironed and finished.
Salmon leather not ironed. - Salmon leather ironed. - Bespoke shoes of Jacob, F. Schuhe.
Polished leather
A further possibility of providing the leather surface with uniform shine, smoothness and fine graining, is the polishing. The leather is guided against a roller running at high speed, which is either covered with dense ceramic plates or it is covered with polishing plush or suitable fabrics.
A resilient pressure roller ensures that the leather is fed to the polishing roller at the same pressure and at the same speed. Very particularly thin aniline-like finishes with a high proportion of waxes can be significantly improved by the polishing. For leather gloves, the polishing gives a special, smooth grip when some talc has previously been spread on the leather grain.
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