Stahl Ympact®: superior leather finishing made from renewable carbon

Stahl Ympact® is a growing range of renewable carbon leather finishing solutions. From polyurethanes and acrylic resins for basecoats and topcoats all the way to crosslinkers, Stahl Ympact® products cover the entire leather finishing process.

All products in the Stahl Ympact® range derive from at least 20% renewable feedstocks and are certified by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme.

Leather finishing solutions based on renewable carbon

Belonging to our low-impact Stahl Neo® portfolio, all Stahl Ympact® products are formulated with at least 20% renewable carbon content. This means that, instead of coming from fossil fuels, their materials are derived sources such as:

• Plants

• Recycled materials

• Carbon-captured CO₂

Stahl Ympact® also includes a product portfolio of renewable carbon polyurethanes for both basecoats and topcoats in leather finishing, in which 20% to 60% of the content comes from either biomass feedstock or carbon-captured CO₂.

We determine the percentage of biobased organic carbon in our products using the official American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) D6866 method. For mass-balanced, or “bio-circular” products, we ensure traceability and sustainability through ISCC+ certification.

All products in the Stahl Ympact® portfolio are compliant with the ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL 3.1) and have been rigorously tested and certified by BETA Analytic, guaranteeing their performance and sustainability credentials.

Superior performance for future-proof leather finishing

Stahl Ympact® solutions deliver equal or improved functional performance to conventional alternatives and don’t require any retooling or requalification. Their high-performance properties are suitable for all leather types and are highly recommended for automotive interiors.

By combining superior product performance with the responsible sourcing required to comply with changing leather regulations, Stahl Ympact® helps to future-proof our customers’ portfolios – enabling them to seize new commercial opportunities and meet the growing demand for sustainable industry solutions.