The physical properties which make leather a unique and valuable material
for upholstery purposes are:
- High tensile strength
- Resistance to tear
- High resistance to flexing
- High resistance to puncture
- Leather contains a great deal of air, which is a poor conductor of heat.
This is an important comfort consideration.
- Permeability to water vapour
- Leather can be moulded and will retain its new shape.
- Resistance to wet and dry abrasion