Objective
Polyurethane (PU) coated leathers with a patent or high gloss finish have been popular for many years as shoe upper outer materials. This type of material whilst aesthetically very attractive. has a high risk of a range of possible failings. One area of ongoing concern is that of poor durability of PU patent leathers, especially in children's footwear.
The project will be aimed at developing patent finished leathers that meet fitness for purpose criteria (via improved durability) by modification to the chemistry of the PU finish materials, the physical and chemical properties of the leather substrate and the method of finish application.
It is envisaged that the work will be technically very demanding and require close co-operation between the RTD performers, chemical suppliers, tanners and shoe manufacturers.
The key innovation is research providing data that will be used to develop PU patent leathers with improved durability by achieving a balance of film adhesion and strength properties. These should not Compromise any of the end use features of the material such as resistance to heat or stress, or finish appearance aesthetics. This integrated approach will require chemical engineering of the PU systems themselves. In addition greater process control in materials preparation and finishing will be necessary to produce more consistent properties.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencespolyurethane
- engineering and technologychemical engineering
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NN3 4BG Northampton
United Kingdom