
Stahl EleGrade®: Elevating performance, together
As the supply of top A and B-grade hides fluctuates, leather upgrading solutions are key to maximising the quality and yield of your hide. In response to these evolving market conditions and raw material availability, we've taken the opportunity to elevate our portfolio so that you can upgrade good leather to great leather in collaboration with our team of finishing experts.
Meeting the quality needs of multiple end markets
Stahl EleGrade®: Elevating performance, together
Stahl EleGrade® is our recently extended portfolio of high-end leather upgrading solutions, designed to meet the diverse quality requirements and technical specifications of a wide range of industries and end markets.
With three distinct ranges in the portfolio, EleGrade® offers a one-stop shop for countless automotive and non-automotive applications
Offering leather upgradings solution for upholstery, classic shoes, high-fashion articles and more. You will the solutions you need, all under one roof
The Stahl EleGrade® upgrading portfolio includes Aquabase, for high to medium leather upgrading, Melio® Ground for medium upgrading, and Mirage® for fine to medium upgrading
Each range is designed for a particular application or market requirement, meeting the specific demands of multiple end markets
Technically advanced, with sustainability built-in
As a producer of leather goods, any upgrades to your hide need to maintain its looks, aesthetic and performance, so your customers can cherish their leather goods for a long time to come.
The Stahl EleGrade® portfolio is part of the Stahl Neo® collection and covers the critical tanning bases: quality, yield, value, aesthetics and performance. Our newly upgraded formulation offers distinct advantages to elevate quality in multiple end applications, including reduced yellowing effects thanks to improved heat stability as well as state-of-the-art microcapsule technology.
By elevating the quality of your hides, you'll benefit from a beautiful finish and an increased yield, reducing waste and costs incurred from lower-grade finishes.
At the same time, we see that technical requirements are increasingly matched by calls for greater sustainability and corporate social responsibility throughout the value chain. Stahl is well-placed to meet this challenge, with a continuous focus on innovation and improving our environmental footprint driven by our purpose of 'Touching lives, for a better world'. Our leather processing products comply with the requirements of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC-MRSL), so you can be sure of the sustainable credentials of your finished product.
Our expertise, your results
Stahl has a long track record in providing leather upgrading solutions to tanners, making us the trusted expert in advanced chemicals for leather processing.
After five years of working with our clients to apply Stahl EleGrade® as part of their product development, our technicians have developed a deeper understanding of the EleGrade® portfolio and its capabilities.
Through this experience, we have developed a range of recipes and techniques that can be tailored to bespoke specifications and designs, maximising your product's look, feel and performance.
But we don't do this alone: our team is with you every step of the way, partnering throughout the process to provide the chemistry you need. Together, we'll select the optimal materials for your product based on appearance, feel, weight, experience and sustainability.
Choose Stahl EleGrade® for the ideal blend of performance, sustainability and collaboration to achieve the best possible result for your products.
Stahl EleGrade® solutions and their applications
Aquabase
Product
Type
Main features
Typical Application
Upgrading Level
Post Operation
Leather type
Filling
Aquabase EB.A
Hand stucco
Spatula
High
Buffing
CG
****
Aquabase MN.A
Hand stucco
Spatula
High
Buffing
CG
****
Aquabase W-MN.A
Hand stucco
Spatula
High
Buffing
CG
****
Aquabase SU.A
Hand stucco
Spatula
Medium
Buffing
CG
****
Aquabase HF.A
Roller stucco
Reverse Roller Coater
High
Buffing
FG/CG
***
Melio® Ground
Product
Type
Main features
Typical Application
Upgrading Level
Post Operation
Leather type
Filling
Melio® Ground NC
Sealer coat additive
RRC & Spray
Medium
Ironing/Embossing
CG
Melio® Ground MG
Sealer coat additive
RRC & Spray
Medium
Ironing/Embossing
CG/FG
Melio® Ground NU
Sealer coat additive
RRC & Spray
Medium
Ironing/Embossing
CG/FG
Melio® Ground PG.B
Preground
Reverse Roller Coater
Medium
Ironing/Embossing
CG/FG
Melio® Ground S8
Preground
Reverse Roller Coater
Medium
Ironing/Embossing
CG/FG
Mirage®
Product
Type
Main features
Typical Application
Upgrading Level
Post Operation
Leather type
Filling
Mirage® MA-389
Sealer coat additive
Spray & Padding
Fine
Ironing/Polishing
FG
Mirage® MA-875
Sealer coat additive
Spray & Padding
Medium
Ironing/Polishing
CG/FG
Mirage® MA-881
Sealer coat additive
Spray & Padding
Medium
Ironing/Polishing
CG/FG
Mirage® MA-941
Sealer coat additive
Spray & Padding
Fine
Polishing
FG
Mirage® MA-22-341
Sealer coat additive
Spray & Padding
Medium
Ironing
CG/FG
Special Nubuk effect product - RU
Product
Type
Main features
Typical Application
Upgrading Level
Post Operation
Leather type
Filling
RU-13-054
Special additive
Roller Coater & Spray
Medium
Ironing
CG/FG
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