Leather Hand Feel Agent
Leather hand feel agents are specialty finishing chemicals applied to the surface of leather to modify tactile properties such as softness, smoothness, silkiness, or waxy feel. They are typically based on silicone emulsions, wax dispersions, or modified polyurethanes and are applied in the final finishing coat. The formulation can be tailored to deliver a dry or greasy touch, a soft matte or smooth handle, to meet diverse market requirements.
Technical Specifications
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| appearance | White to off-white emulsion |
| solid content | 20–40% |
| viscosity mPas | 100–1000 mPa·s |
| ionic character | Nonionic or weakly anionic |
Applications
- Soft upholstery and furniture leather
- Automotive interior and steering wheel leather
- Luxury handbag and accessory leather
- Footwear upper leather finishing
- Glove and garment leather softening
Key Features
- Imparts soft, silky, or waxy hand feel as required by application
- Does not impair adhesion or transparency of top-coat finishes
- Good migration resistance for durable surface feel
- Available in silicone-free versions for eco-label compliant leather
