How to Choose the Right Leather Fabric for Aviation Seating
Fine leather aircraft seating elevates the flying experience. The material communicates elegance and, unlike cloth, is easy to clean and does not require special cleaning products. Recently, airline and seat manufacturer concerns have focused on a recurring problem of synthetic aviation upholstery leather corroding metallic frame structures. IZIT Leather BioSYN was the only product tested that did not corrode. What is Upholstery Leather? Leather upholstery fabric is made from a wide variety of hides that are treated to ensure quality, strength and durability. The best upholstery leather is a high-quality full-grain product that has not been treated with synthetics and is tanned with aniline dye. These processes ensure the leather is soft and durable with excellent resistance to rub, water, light and fire. It is a popular choice for aircraft seating, hotel and yacht furniture. The material’s unique qualities make it more suited to cabin interiors than most fabrics. Unlike woven te...