A more fragile paper-backed bonded leather is typically used to cover books such as diaries and Bibles, and various types of desk accessories. Products that are commonly constructed with different varieties of bonded leather include book covers, cases and covers for personal electronics, shoe components, textile and accessory linings, portfolios and briefcases, handbags, belts, chairs, and sofas. Applications īonded leather can be found in furniture, bookbinding, and various fashion accessories. There is a wide range in the longevity of bonded leathers and related products some better-quality bonded leathers are claimed to be superior in durability over low-quality genuine leather. Because the composition of bonded leathers and related products varies considerably, and is sometimes a trade secret, it may be difficult to predict how a given product will perform over the course of time. Lower-quality materials may suffer flaking of the surface material in as little as a few years, while better varieties are considered very durable and retain their pattern and color even during commercial use. The manufacturing process is somewhat similar to the production of paper. The natural leather fiber content of bonded leather varies. Color and patterning, if any, are a surface treatment that does not penetrate like a dyeing process would. The mixture is next extruded onto a cloth or paper backing, and the surface is usually embossed with a leather-like texture or grain.
"Salamander Industrieprodukte" in Türkheim, Bavaria, is the oldest and biggest manufacturer of bonded leather fibre material worldwide.īonded leather is made by shredding leather scraps and leather fiber, then mixing it with bonding materials.
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