Difference between revisions of "Aircraft leather"
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Revision as of 20:07, 26 November 2016
Aircraft leather
Aircraft leather must fulfil the special requirements of flammability and fire retardancy of leather (flame resistance, smoke density, etc.). When tanning, the leather must be treated to obtain these requirements. Such leathers are also used for helicopters.
To save fuel, aircraft leather is made extra light (light weight).
Typical aircraft leather.
Lufthansa leather: Perforated, embroidered or with colorful piping.
Leather in a smaller plane.
Printed leather in a luxury aircraft (printing by www.inexteriorprint.com).
Trains with leather seats
The railway companies also equip some trains with leather covers.
Leather in the first class of an express train.
Additional information