Caressa

Well-known for its soft hand, Caressa offers the delicate feel of calf, with the higher cutting yield of cowhide. The light finish and subtle sheen on these semi-aniline Italian cowhides accentuate the beauty of full grain leather. Caressa is suitable for all upholstery applications. Caressa is GREENGUARD Certified.

PROPERTIES

Description Full grain, semi-aniline leather Available in 50 in-stock colors	Thickness 1.1mm +/- 0.1mm	Grain Characteristics Natural variations
Hide Size 55.00 sq. ft. avg.	Weight 2.75oz +/- 0.25oz per sq. ft.	Finish Characteristics Light

TEST PERFORMANCE

AATCC Method 16, Option E Light Fastness Class 4-5 (72 hours)	ASTM D-2208 Breaking Force 150 lbs.	ASTM D-4705 Stitch Tear 25 lbs.
ASTM D-2097 Newark Flex 70,000 cycles	ASTM D-2211 Elongation 30%-50% at 50 lbs.	ASTM D-5053 Crock Fastness Class 4-5 (dry rub) Class 4 (wet rub)
	ASTM D-3884 Abrasion Resistance 1,250+ cycles (CS-10)

FLAME RESISTANCE

California TB 117	ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristics Class I*	FAR 25.853 (a) Am. 25-116, App. F, Part I (a)(1)(i)*
Boston Fire Code BFD-IX-1*	FMVSS 302	FAR 25.853 (a) Am. 25-116, App. F, Part I (a)(1)(ii)*
NFPA-260 Cigarette Ignition Class I	IMO A.652 (16) Sec 8.2	FAR 25.853 (c) Am. 25-116, App. F, Part II (a)(4) and (5)*

NOTES

*Caressa may be flame treated to meet required flammability regulations.
Caressa may be used in California TB 133 applications with suitable fire backers.
Caressa may be considered for all upholstery applications.