
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.

Lacquers provide the protective and aesthetic finishing layer that helps define the final performance of leather surfaces. They influence important characteristics such as gloss, touch, resistance properties, and overall appearance, contributing to both product durability and visual appeal.
Stahl's lacquer technologies are developed to meet the demanding requirements of modern leather applications, from luxury fashion and footwear to furniture and automotive interiors. Our solutions help manufacturers achieve a wide range of finishes, including matte, satin, and high-gloss effects, while delivering excellent resistance to abrasion, scratching, chemicals, and everyday wear. By combining protection with design flexibility, Stahl lacquers enable brands and manufacturers to create leather products that maintain their appearance throughout their lifetime. Supported by extensive technical expertise, our portfolio helps customers achieve consistent quality and efficient production across a variety of leather types and end-use markets.
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CAB Waterborne emulsion Lacquer
NC Waterborne emulsion Lacquer
CAB Solventborne Lacquer
NC Solventborne Lacquer
CAB Solventborne duller
NC Solventborne duller
Pigmented Lacquers
Product
Main features
Stahl’s waterborne emulsion lacquers enables manufacturers to enhance leather by adding protective or textured top coatings and are perfect for a range of applications across the apparel, accessories and interior design industries.
BM-173-MA
Amphoteric Wax - Good coverage - Waxy feel
LW-64-511
For pastel shades
LW-64-941
For leather goods
LW-65-343
White CAB lacquer - Non yellowing - Good coverage
Melio® EW-629.D
CAB-emulsion lacquer - Crosslinkable


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Upgrading solutions
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Compact and upgrading technologies enable leather manufacturers to improve lower-grade hides, creating surfaces that meet demanding aesthetic and performance requirements.

Compact and upgrading technologies enable leather manufacturers to improve lower-grade hides, creating surfaces that meet demanding aesthetic and performance requirements.

Stahl's leather finishing crosslinker technologies are designed to help manufacturers achieve higher levels of abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and overall coating integrity.
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