Artificial leather – breathable and air-permeable thanks to laif® technology
Hours of sitting in lounges or conference rooms? Sweating in warm summer temperatures? No problem for the breathable and water vapor-permeable skai® VyP Nappa performance artificial leathers. These high-tech hybrid materials made of vinyl and polyurethane, combined with unique laif technology, provide comfortable seating, high durability and a long service life.
Manufacturing and composition of breathable skai® VyP artificial leather
As a hybrid material made from vinyl and polyurethane, skai® VyP artificial leathers with laif technology combine the properties of both materials. They are abrasion-resistant and durable, while their surfaces are pleasantly soft to the touch. Their leather-like grain gives them an organic and elegant appearance. This combination makes skai® VyP artificial leathers suitable for applications where durability must not come at the expense of comfort. In addition, only raw materials free from conventional solvents are used in their production. Instead, high-quality water-based PU systems and finishes are employed.
skai® VyP with laif technology – breathable artificial leather in numerous color combinations
With realistic leather grains and varied color palettes, skai® VyP inspires designers and manufacturers in the creation of seating furniture of all kinds suitable for everyday use. skai® VyP Nappa impresses with its cowhide structure and classic color variations.
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Material properties of breathable skai® artificial leather with laif technology
The functional skai® VyP synthetic leathers offer properties such as breathability, water vapor permeability, air permeability and a soft, supple feel in practical applications. The hybrid material also offers advantages during processing: Thanks to their flexibility, skai® VyP artificial leathers can be drawn over edges and into recessed areas. This makes it possible to replicate even complex upholstered furniture contours. In addition to their functional properties and ease of processing, skai® VyP artificial leathers are also characterized by the components used and the manufacturing process: the coated materials incorporate water-based finishing and PU components.
Breathability
With their breathability, skai® VyP artificial leathers set new standards in comfort. No matter how long you sit on the cover fabric, nothing sweats, sticks or feels uncomfortable. Seating furniture manufacturers also benefit from this, because moisture management in chairs for the office, co-working spaces and also the home is made much easier.
Water and Air Permeability
skai® VyP is permeable to air and water vapor. Unlike conventional leather alternatives, moisture – especially perspiration – is reliably transported away from the surface and can evaporate in the deeper layers of the upholstery material. A major disadvantage of conventional artificial leather is thus history once and for all. skai® VyP artificial leathers with laif technology make even extended sitting in the summer more comfortable than ever.
Surface Softness
Thanks to the particularly soft and supple surface, the seating comfort of skai® VyP artificial leathers is exceptionally high. The pleasant feeling of genuine leather remains even after sitting for a long time, as the air permeability also noticeably reduces unwanted heating of the surface.
Natural Leather Look
Convincing at first sight: The high-quality look and feel of the upholstery fabric help ensure that skai® VyP imitation leathers always cut an excellent figure on seating furniture and room elements of all kinds. Their authentic leather looks are further proof of the skai® brand’s leading position in particularly realistic smooth artificial leathers. The unusually soft feel for artificial leather in combination with impressive functionality is only available from the innovation and technology leader skai®.
Advantages of breathable artificial leather
The skai® VyP artificial leathers with skai® technology are characterized by a number of advantages that make their use both convenient and economical. In addition to exceptional strength and durability, the breathable skai® artificial leathers are very easy to handle when cleaning and caring for them. Like all skai® upholstery fabrics, the material is flexible, adaptable and easy to apply as meter goods. The product gives furniture designers and interior architects a great deal of freedom, because the hybrid material made of vinyl and polyurethane can be formed into the smallest radii.
High Quality
The outstanding technical properties of skai® VyP ensure the exceptional durability of the synthetic leathers. In the choice of raw materials, attention is paid to uncompromising quality and using experienced suppliers from the region or the EU. This guarantees short delivery and communication channels and above-average availability.
Durability
The durability of skai® VyP contributes to the long service life of its surfaces. Even under sustained use, the materials retain their visual appeal, making them particularly suitable for high-traffic applications.
Easy Care
The material is tear-resistant, extremely long-lasting, highly wear-resistant and easy to clean. In most cases, wiping with a damp cloth is sufficient. Like all skai® products, skai® VyP artificial leathers with laif technology are supplied with detailed care and cleaning instructions.
