Difference between revisions of "Skintex leather"
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| − | On the | + | On the internet, [[leather gloves|boxing gloves]] and [[leather bag|bags]] made of skintex leather are commonly sold. Thailand is often the main country producing such items. This material is described in various different terms: |
| − | * 100% leather | + | * 100% leather skintex conception |
| − | * 100% | + | * 100% high-quality skintex leather |
| − | * Material: | + | * Material: skintex leather (high-quality synthetic leather) |
* Skintex, a high-quality [[imitation leather]] | * Skintex, a high-quality [[imitation leather]] | ||
| − | Because of the description, it is assumed that it is [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. The word "Tex" is mostly used for textiles. In this case, the term "[[leather]]" is incorrect. | + | Because of the description, it is assumed that it is [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. The word "Tex" is mostly used for textiles. In this case, the term "[[leather]]" is incorrect. "Leather" may only be used if the material composition falls within the clear [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|definition for leather identification]]. Skintex, is [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. Therefore, it is advisable to check if the material is declared correctly. |
In the case of [[imitation leather|artificial leather]], the first three material descriptions [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|would not be permitted]]. The consumer must be able to clearly recognise that it is [[imitation leather]] and not [[genuine leather]]. | In the case of [[imitation leather|artificial leather]], the first three material descriptions [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|would not be permitted]]. The consumer must be able to clearly recognise that it is [[imitation leather]] and not [[genuine leather]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:59, 27 April 2017
On the internet, boxing gloves and bags made of skintex leather are commonly sold. Thailand is often the main country producing such items. This material is described in various different terms:
- 100% leather skintex conception
- 100% high-quality skintex leather
- Material: skintex leather (high-quality synthetic leather)
- Skintex, a high-quality imitation leather
Because of the description, it is assumed that it is artificial leather. The word "Tex" is mostly used for textiles. In this case, the term "leather" is incorrect. "Leather" may only be used if the material composition falls within the clear definition for leather identification. Skintex, is artificial leather. Therefore, it is advisable to check if the material is declared correctly.
In the case of artificial leather, the first three material descriptions would not be permitted. The consumer must be able to clearly recognise that it is imitation leather and not genuine leather.
Additional information
- Coated split leather - Laminated split leather
- Coated leather - Laminated leather
- What materials can be called leather?
- Artificial leather with leather fibres on the reverse
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