Finishing for leather goods
Gidal realises third-party finishing for different applications: automotive, upholstery, footwear and leather goods. Leather for handbags, belts, wallets must be uniform and with a thin finish in order to satisfy the most demanding needs of the fashion world.
The use of water-based treatments is important in order to avoid the unpleasant chemical smell without renouncing to quality. In fact, thanks to this technique, the aesthetic characteristics of the leather and its pleasant touch will be enhanced. This aims to satisfy customers, but also to respect the environment.
Bycast leather finishing
Gidal realises a particular finishing called Bycast. At first a compound of polyurethane and water-based pigments is prepared; then it is applied on special casting release papers through a coating system and finally the thin PU film is bound to the selected substrate. This process takes place continuously through the use of release papers, which transfer the design and the shine on the chosen material.
This coating process is solvent-free. The treatment is water-based in order to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for the staff, reduce the air pollutant emissions in the atmosphere and avoid the unpleasant chemical smell on the final product.
Style and functionality
Gidal’s Bycast finishing for leather goods applications is essential to enhance products to an aesthetic level and, if necessary, to improve their solidity and resistance.
Our finishing aims to keep the look of the leather as natural as possible and to reach high quality standards. Thanks to our daily commitment and updated technology, we are a reliable and prepared partner.