Leather finishing resins for flexibility, adhesion and durability
Resins form the backbone of leather finishing systems, providing the performance characteristics that define the final look, feel, and durability of leather.
Leather compact & upgrading solutions for hide enhancement
Leather compact & upgrading solutions for hide enhancement
Compact and upgrading technologies enable leather manufacturers to improve lower-grade hides, creating surfaces that meet demanding aesthetic and performance requirements. These solutions help enhance uniformity, conceal natural imperfections, and increase the value of leather while maintaining its unique character and appeal.
Stahl's compact and upgrading solutions provide manufacturers with greater flexibility in design, appearance, and production efficiency. Our technologies support the creation of leather articles with improved fullness, smoothness, grain definition, and visual consistency across different applications. From fashion and footwear to furniture and automotive interiors, these solutions make it possible to transform a wider range of hides into high-quality finished leather. By helping optimize material utilization and reduce waste, Stahl's compact and upgrading portfolio also contributes to more efficient and sustainable leather manufacturing processes.
Compact & Upgrading offering:
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Aquabase/Upgrading System
Base coat compact
Flesh side binder
Preground
Product
Main features
To enable tanners and manufacturers to produce smooth, premium leather, Stahl offers a portfolio of upgrading solutions that can mask almost any kind of grain defect. The range includes Aquabases and products from the Lepton®, Melio®, and Mirage® portfolios. These products are particularly useful for high-end applications where smooth leather is in high demand. We also offer several miscellaneous leather solutions including waxes, catalysts, primers, and resins.
Aquabase EF.A
Reverse Roller Coat stucco - Elegant filling
Aquabase HF.A
Reverse Roller Coat stucco - High filling
Aquabase HP.A
Reverse Roller Coat stucco - Very high filling
Aquabase MN.A
Hand stucco
Aquabase SU.A
Hand stucco - Good light fast properties
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Sustainability at Stahl
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Stahl's 2025 ESG Report presents further progress and sharpened strategic focus
Waalwijk, the Netherlands, 21 April 2026 – Stahl, a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, has published its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines Stahl's recent progress on its ESG Roadmap to 2030 and the steps the company is taking to live its purpose: Touching lives, for a better world.
Stahl awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal for fifth consecutive year
Stahl, a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, proudly announces that it has once again been awarded the Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance.
Stahl launches Syncros™: A new generation of sustainable crosslinkers for leather finishing
Stahl proudly introduces Syncros™, a novel generation of hyperfunctional carbodiimide crosslinkers designed to bring high performance and sustainability to leather finishing.
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