Surface finish solution for leather upholstery

Project Information

Grant agreement ID: G1ST-CT-2000-00088

Project closed

Start date 15 May 2000

End date 14 May 2001

Funded under

• Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Total cost € 30 000,00

EU contribution € 22 500,00

Coordinated by

UNION SPECIALTIES (UK)
United Kingdom

Objective

The aim is to develop novel technologies and systems which overcome the problem of colour dye transfer from fabrics to below the surface finish of leather upholstery during normal use. The objectives are to:-Identify the mechanisms which facilitate the transfer of colour dry/ soiling to leather upholstery;-Assess the suitability of applying alternatives to the standard coating technology systems that are currently employed for leather upholstery;-Develop a realistic test specification and European Standard for leathers used as furniture upholstering materials;-Reduce manufacturer returns and increase competitiveness within the SME dominated furniture industry.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › colors
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › coating and films

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

UNION SPECIALTIES (UK)

• EU contribution: No data
• Address: 12 NORTH PORTWAY CLOSE ; NN3 8RQ NORTHAMPTON ; United Kingdom
• Total cost: No data

Participants (1)

CONCERIA BRUTTOMESSO RUGGERO TC SNC

Italy

• EU contribution: No data
• Address: Via Mure 24 ; 36070 ALTISSIMO
• Total cost: No data