Leather Grade Iron Oxide Pigments

Elegance and Durability in Every Hide

Deqing Demi Pigment Technology Co., Ltd. is a specialized partner for the global leather and upholstery industries. We recognize that leather is a luxury material that demands a high-quality finish. Our leather-grade series is engineered to provide "Natural Depth"—a color that enhances the texture of the grain. We provide the stability and purity required to meet the stringent safety and environmental standards of the automotive and fashion sectors.

Leather Grade Usage Areas

• Automotive Upholstery: UV-stable coloring for car seats and interiors.
• Fashion Footwear: Durable, scuff-resistant colors for leather shoes and boots.
• Leather Goods: Rich, permanent pigments for handbags, belts, and wallets.
• Furniture Leather: Soft-finish colorants for sofas and high-end chairs.

Leather Grade Technical Specs

Performance Characteristics

• Non-Abrasive: Micro-fine particles maintain the natural "Hand" or softness of the leather.
• Zero Bleeding: Pigments remain locked in the top-coat or base-coat resin.
• Scuff Resistance: Provides a tough, mineral finish that resists mechanical wear.
• Safe for Skin: Tested for low heavy metal content, ensuring safety for apparel.

• Q: Can these be used in water-based leather finishes?

  A: Yes, our pigments are treated for easy dispersion in aqueous acrylic and polyurethane leather binders.

• Q: Will the color fade in sunlight?

  A: No, these are 100% inorganic mineral pigments with the highest lightfastness rating (Grade 8).

Tannery Solutions

We offer "Flexibility Testing" data, showing how our pigments perform under thousands of "Bally Flex" cycles without cracking or peeling.

Custom Color Pastes: For synthetic leather manufacturers, we can provide pigments pre-dispersed in plasticizers (DINP/DOTP) for direct use in casting lines.

The Science of Film Flexibility

In leather finishing, the challenge is "Elongation." Leather moves and stretches constantly. We focus on the "Surface Energy" of the pigment to ensure it is fully "wetted" by the elastic resin. This ensures that when the leather stretches, the pigment moves with the film rather than causing a micro-crack. By using spheroidal particle shapes, we minimize the internal stress within the coating, allowing for a finish that is both highly colored and incredibly supple.