Hides are sold in whole hide increments.
Average hide size 45-55ft.
Actual footage will be calculated at time of invoice.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
