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Vintage
The matte patina of a well-worn vintage leather has been replicated in this popular “pull up” leather collection. Vintage is shown in The Naturals Collection swatch card. Please contact us directly for digital images.
- Proprietary microfiber construction
- Beautiful, authentic look and feel
- Unparalleled durability and cleanability
- Custom colors and development available
- No Plasticizers or PVC content
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Additional information
Print| Content | 100% Nylon Fiber Matrix |
|---|---|
| Width | 54 inch/137 cm |
| Weight | 8.8 oz/sq yd, 300 g/m² |
| Thickness | 28 mils; 0.7 mm |
| Cleanability Code | S/W |
| Wear | 100,000+ double rubs Wyzenbeek Wire screen (ASTM D-4157- 82)* |
| Crock | Wet 5/Dry 5 (AATCC-8-1988) |
| Trap Tear Strength | 30 lbs x 30 lbs (ASTM D-1117-80) |
| Grab Tensile Strength | 100 lbs x 100 lbs (ASTM D-5034-90) |
| Seam Strength | 100 lbs x 100 lbs (ASTM D-1683-90A) |
| Colorfastness: Gas fumes | (AATCC-23, 3 cycles) Class 4-5/Little to no color change |
| Colorfastness: I | – Fadeometer Test (AATCC-16A-90, 100 hrs) Class 5/No color change – Weather-O-Meter (Xenon Arc, SAE J1885), 225 kj/m2: Little to no color change |
| Colorfastness: II | Sulfide Staining (ASTM D-1712-89) No staining |
| Flammability Class I | UFAC/NFPA 260-1989 |
| Flammability Pass | California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 Section 1 – Pass |
| Flammability Class A Rated | Tunnel Test: (ASTM E84)** |
| Flame Compatibility | Furniture upholstered with Vintage and constructed with other suitable components can comply with Cal 133. Can also be treated to meet many international flammability codes |
* Failure in Wyzenbeek abrasion was defined as wear to expose the microfiber.
** Tested as NYTEK with sheeting backing by adhered method.
Vintage
Vintage is a faux leather designed to emulate pull-up leather. During the upholstery process, as the material is being pulled and stretched, the stressed areas may lighten in color. Slight color variation can be expected between dye lots.
The pull-up effect can also be activated by scratching or scuffing. The surface is not abraded or bruised but pulls-up lighter or white. If desired, the light mark can be removed by heating with a heat gun. The Vintage will revert to its original color.
Unlike our other Nytek faux leathers, the chemistry that gives Vintage its pull-up effect also makes it more susceptible to staining by oils. Care should be taken in the selection of Vintage for areas where it will be exposed to oils from food or skin lotions.
REVERSING THE “PULL-UP” EFFECT
The Vintage is designed to stretch with a “pull-up” effect. This can be reversed using a heat gun.
- Try on a piece of scrap or a corner to test out the technique.
- A hair dryer does not heat the fabric enough. Majilite recommends using a heat gun that reaches at least 300F
- Turn on the heat gun and use it about 6 inches from the surface of the Vintage.
- Move the gun back and forth over the area to be heated.
- Do not remain in one spot or the Vintage may be damaged.
- The light areas of the Vintage will darken in about 10 – 30 seconds and the light marks and distressed effect will diminish.
- Adjust the heat of the gun if possible, or the distance from the Vintage to achieve optimum conditions.
- Allow the Vintage to cool. Some distressed effect can be regained by stretching the Vintage after cooling.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING A HEAT GUN! A heat gun gets hot enough to peel paint. It will burn skin and pose a fire risk if operated incorrectly. Often, the barrel will remain too hot to touch for several minutes after the after the heat gun is turned off. Please follow all instructions and safety precautions recommended by a heat gun’s manufacturer.