LeTech Leather Cross Linker X Soft

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft is a professional curing agent for polyurethane coatings with improved elasticity and softness, particularly suitable for work with leather clothing, shoes, handbags and other delicate items.

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft forms a tight bond and forms a reinforced coating structure. As a result, the coating's durability, wear resistance and resistance to abrasion, water and solvents are significantly increased.

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft is used for fixing polyurethane coatings and has the following unique properties:

• Forms a tough but elastic coating;
• Increases resistance to moisture and solvents;
• Accelerates curing-time;
• Significantly increases abrasion resistance.

Suitable for: automotive, furniture, aviation, marine, shoes, bags and clothing
Leather types: dyed leather, semi-aniline leather, aniline leather, artificial leather, vegetable-tanned leather

Brand: LeTech
Manufacturer: LeTech International Ltd (United Kingdom)
Storage conditions: In tightly closed containers and in dry, ventilated rooms free from direct sunlight. Temperature range 5-35°C with relative humidity max. 80%.
Shelf life: 6 months from production date.

Description

LeTech Leather Cross Linker X Soft EXPERT LINE polyurethane surface fixer gives the coating excellent performance characteristics. Interacting with polyurethane dispersions, the Leather Cross Linker X Soft forms a three-dimensional cross-linking network with interpenetrating bonds. As a result of changing physical properties, the quality and durability of the coating, its resistance to abrasion, resistance to water and solvents are increased. 

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft curing agent from the EXPERT LINE range of professional materials is designed to meet all the requirements of the modern tanning industry. 

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft polyurethane curing agent can be used in the application of finishing materials, on various leather goods, from leather furniture and leather car interiors, to leather clothing, shoes and leather goods, where increased abrasion resistance is required.

Protective coating molecules using polyurethane coatings fixer (Leather Cross Linker X Soft)

Protective coating molecules without the use of polyurethane fixer (Leather Cross Linker X Soft)

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft EXPERT LINE is suitable for such leather products as:

• Automotive leather;
• Leather for furniture;
• Footwear and leather clothing;
• Leather accessories;
• Not suitable for suede and nubuck leather.

Advantages

Advantages of the Leather Cross Linker X Soft EXPERT LINE polyurethane repair agent:

• Ideal for working on delicate leather products that require an increased softness and elasticity of the coating;
• Forms a quality and durable coating, with high-performance characteristics;
• Increases the strength of the coating without losing its elasticity and flexibility;
• Decreases the sensitivity of the coating to water and solvents, which allows unrestricted cleaning and treatment of the leather after restoration;
• Increases coating resistance to sweat, grease and oil;
• Increases the overall service life of the coating;
• Improves adhesion of finishing materials.

Instructions

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft is a professional product that requires a specific application technique and an understanding of the properties of the product.

Our LeTech ACADEMY - LeCademy+ trains you in the correct use of our professional care and restoration products, as well as supports you in your work.

SURFACE PREPARATION

The Leather Cross Linker X Soft is used only in conjunction with polyurethane coatings, for top-coat dyeing of leather.

Mix 5-15% of the Leather Cross Linker X Soft polyurethane curing agent with the Leather Primer, the Leather Colourant or the Leather Top Coat and mix thoroughly. Apply the resulting solution to the leather as recommended for the product.

Excessive amounts of the Leather Cross Linker X Soft in the colour or protective varnish may slightly increase the hardness of the finish, therefore adjust the percentage up or down depending on the type of product you are working with.

Be sure to thoroughly dry each coat applied with a household hair dryer - the heat triggers and improves the chemical reaction, resulting in a more durable coating with higher physical characteristics.

When tinting automotive leather and other products requiring a higher coating strength, it is recommended to use the Leather Cross Linker X Strong reinforced fixer, which has higher strength characteristics.

After mixing the Leather Cross Linker X Soft with any of the above formulations, the finished product must be used within 2 hours. This is why it is important to mix the Leather Cross Linker X Soft hardener only for the amount you plan to use immediately.

IMPORTANT: The life of the hardener is 6 months. Store in a tightly closed container and in a dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Temperature range 5-35°C with relative humidity max. 80%.