Abstract: A method of preparing an impregnated leather composite is provided. A low density leather sheet is impregnated with an aqueous ionic dispersion of a polyurethane polymer. The polyurethane polymer which is impregnated in the leather sheet is ionically coagulated from the dispersion. The impregnate is dried to form an impregnated leather composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 1983
Date of Patent:
July 22, 1986
Assignee:
Steon Company
Inventors:
Paul A. Fertell, John McCartney, Giandaniele Robbiati