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POLYURETHANE SYNTHETIC LEATHER [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
CONT

Polyurethane leather is ... in trend as a substitute for natural leather. It is used primarily as an upper material for shoes, bags and luggage, for automotive interiors and as a coating for ball surfaces, for example. The systems are suitable for use as a finish, topcoat, intermediate coat and an adhesion coat on textile substrates. The success of polyurethane leather is due in part to its economical production, but above all to its property profile which is nearly the equal of, and in some aspects superior to, that of natural leather.

CONT

With properties similar to genuine leathers, PU synthetic leather has been widely used in the manufacturing of shoes, handbags, furniture, accessories, and sports equipment. Superior durability, good hand, and breathability have truly made PU synthetic leather a perfect substitute for genuine leather. San Fang produces both woven and non-woven substrate PU coated leathers. The outstanding finishing techniques have successfully earned global recognition for its products.

Key term(s)
  • polyurethane synthetic leather

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
OBS

[...] les tissus enduits rencontrent une concurrence du PU qui imite mieux le cuir; [...]

OBS

P.U.: Initiales couramment employées pour polyuréthane.

OBS

Raison sociale : Plastiss [...] Domaine d'activités : tissus enduits de PVC et PU. Simili-cuir.

OBS

similicuir : matière plastique imitant le cuir. [...] On écrit aussi simili-cuir.

Key term(s)
  • similicuir P.U.
  • simili-cuir PU

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear (Clothing)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

Chemical protective footwear is also available. Chemicals and solvents can corrode the soles, stitching and leather uppers of standard safety shoes or boots. Those working with hazardous materials should wear protective footwear with rubber(neoprene), vinyl, or plastic(polyurethane) uppers, synthetic stitching and synthetic rubber, neoprene or cork soles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures (Vêtements)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Ou "contre les produits chimiques". Voir aussi "chaussures de sécurité" dans Termium, de même que les termes anglais "chemical protection suit", "chemical protection clothing" et "splash-proof goggles".

Spanish

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