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Learn more about the characteristics of Patent Leather

From head to toe, leather is a material that is present in the daily lives of thousands of people, due to its many benefits. Its versatility in the way it is handled, in addition to its own unique characteristics, makes it one of the most loved materials by people. In this context, leather goods are intrinsically linked to fashion trends.

Its finishings, that is, the final characteristics of the article, deliver a huge variety of unique attributes and features. One of these differentiated finishings is leather with varnish, which has been gaining much prominence in the fashion world for its high gloss and contemplation of the concepts of modernity and refinement.

In this article, we will explain what patent leather is, and its main characteristics for the production for shoes, handbags, and other leather goods. Check it out!

What is Patent Leather

Patent leather articles are made from the application of a polyurethane film over the leather in its finishing process. This thin layer on the surface of the leather adds charm and originality to the article, mainly due to its characteristics of high gloss and transparencyiridescence. Due to this differentiated finishing, and because we work with different techniques of varnish film application, Courovale is able to offer high quality articles to be used in footwear and artifacts.

Main characteristics

As mentioned previously, the main characteristic of patent leather is its gloss, which provides a vivid and vitrifying aspect, with a smooth and mirror-like surface for the skin. In addition, it can be combined with other types of finishings, which offers an infinity of possibilities in differentiated and highly sophisticated articles.

Courovale is a reference in developing innovative collections with lacquered articles, which highlight even more the unique and exuberant details applied on the leather. Access our social media to know more about our collections, which are always developed in the forefront of fashion. Contact us and learn more about our innovative production processes!