LEATHER

Cavendish

European corrected-grain leather, pigmented and tipped

A characterful leather selected for its depth of grain, warm handle and ability to sit comfortably within architectural interiors.

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CHARACTER

Characterful grain. Soft handle. Tipped finish.

Cavendish is a chrome-tanned European corrected-grain leather, aniline dyed-through, pigmented and tipped. A uniform, characterful grain and soft handle give the surface its distinctive texture.

Recommended for all upholstery applications. Current colours and project-specific suitability are confirmed with the studio.

COLOUR

Available colours

Chestnut Cavendish leather swatch — Chestnut

Dark Brown Cavendish leather swatch — Dark Brown

Granite Cavendish leather swatch — Granite

Light Grey Cavendish leather swatch — Light Grey

SPECIFICATION

Material details

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Content

European cattle hides

Hide size

5.5 m² / 59 ft²

Thickness

1.5 mm ± 0.1 mm

Weight

840 gsm ± 10 g

Grain

Uniform corrected grain

Tannage / dye

Chrome tanned; aniline dyed-through

Finish

Pigmented and tipped; soft handle

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Recommended for all upholstery applications

Approx. panel

1,200-1,400 × 1,600-1,800 mm

Performance documents

Reported results are summarised below and in the information sheet. Ask the studio for current test reports and project-specific suitability.

Colours

Black, Chestnut, Dark Brown, Granite, Khaki, Light Grey, Sand; current availability confirmed by the studio

Cavendish hide cutting diagram showing approximate panel dimensions of 1,200-1,400 × 1,600-1,800 mm

CUTTING GUIDE

Working with the hide

1,200-1,400 × 1,600-1,800 mm

Approximate panel dimensions based on average hides. Natural shapes and sizes vary; cutting yield is confirmed for each commission.

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Reported test performance

Results below are transcribed from the supplied range data sheet. This summary is not a test certificate; contact the studio for current reports and suitability for the proposed assembly.

Material tests
Test	Method	Reported result
Tear resistance	UNI EN ISO 3377-1	>= 20
Light fastness	UNI EN ISO 105-B02	>= 6 / Blue Scale
Dry rub / 1,000 cycles	UNI EN ISO 11640	>= 4 / Grey Scale
Wet rub / 250 cycles	UNI EN ISO 11640	>= 4 / Grey Scale
Perspiration rub / 80 cycles	UNI EN ISO 11640	>= 4 / Grey Scale
Dry finish adhesion	UNI EN ISO 11644	>= 2 N/10 mm
Flex / 50,000 cycles	UNI EN ISO 5402-1	No cracks

Flammability
Test	Method	Reported result
Cigarette / match	UNI EN 1021-1 / 1021-2	Complies
Cigarette ignition	NFPA 260/UFAC	Complies
Marine upholstery	IMO Resolution A.652 (16)	Complies
California upholstery	TB 117 Section E	Complies
Port Authority	FS191 Method 5903	On demand

Source lists REACH conformity, UNI 11239, ISO 14025, ISO/TS 14067:2013, RAL-UZ 148 and RAL-GZ 430.

Every commission is considered individually. Contact the studio to discuss the selected hide, colour, thickness and project-specific performance documentation. Care guidance and fitting arrangements are discussed directly with you.

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