KERATAN™ Properties:
The hard surface treatment in KERATAN™ is presented in the form of an etched diamond pattern bonded to the leather’s fiber structure.  The unique pattern structure provides several properties, which makes KERATAN™ an ideal leather application for gloves.

• Improved Abrasion Resistance
• Allows the leather to retain flexibility
• Allows for breathability
• Water Resistant

The hard coating is the key to significantly improved performance in the area of abrasion resistance as tested on the Martindale Abrasion Test.

Targeted End-use Markets for the New KERATAN™ Technology:

• Snowboarding
• Motorcycle
• Mountaineering
• Any Additional Applications Where Durability Is Important

Pittards uses the Martindale Abrasion Test Method (ASTM D4966) as its abrasion resistance test for KERATAN™.
This test method covers the determination of abrasion resistance of textile fabrics.  Fabrics of all types may be tested by this method, including woven, non-woven, and knit apparel fabrics; leathers; household fabrics; industrial fabrics; and floor coverings.  However, difficulties may arise with pile fabrics depth greater than 2mm.

The resistance of textile materials to abrasion as measured on a testing machine in the laboratory is generally only one of several factors contributing to wear performances or durability as experienced in the actual use of the material for specific end-use applications.

Abrasion resistance is measured by subjecting the specimen to rubbing motion in the form of a geometric figure. The Martindale Abrasion Test Method is based on the number of revolutions that is required until a hole is produced.* Resistance to abrasion is evaluated by various means, including comparison to visual aids in the form of photographs or actual samples.

Results of the Martindale Abrasion Test conducted on Pittards KERATAN™ are as follows:

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