Activated Silk™ L1
Topcoat
Up to 96% Reduction in CO2*
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Activated Silk™
L1
Biofinishing System
Superior leather technology
- Uses Zero PFAS
- More Natural Look and Feel
- Carbon Reductive
- Higher Performance
- Biodegradable Non-solvent System
Outperforming petrochemicals with natural peptides
Finish any leather, in any grain, for any use – more sustainably. We’ve innovated leather finishing past the age of petrochemicals. Using natural peptide technology, this system will enhance the natural durability, breathability and beauty of your leather while reducing fossil fuels.
A Novel Composite
The Activated Silk™ L1 biofinishing system is a novel concept consisting of topcoat, basecoat and auxiliaries.
*Solvent is non-carcinogenic, non-hazardous, and biodegradable. Reduces energy usage, lowering cost and CO2 emissions. VOC’s compliant with LWG gold level threshold.
A force of nature
Activated Silk™ L1 raises the performance of your leather and outperforms existing petrochemical finishing.
Colorfast Durability
Activated Silk™ L1 achieves higher veslic scores than petrochemical finishing.
CFR Wet Veslic Test
Flex Durability
Activated Silk™ L1 achieves higher Bally Flex scores than petrochemical finishing.
Bally Flex Testing
Water Resistance
Activated Silk™ L1 achieves higher water resistance without additional cross-linkers that harden and stiffen the leather.
Water Exposure Test
Stain Resistance
Activated Silk™ L1 achieves stain resistance for a full 10-day testing period.
- Mustard
- Water
- Mud
- Ketchup
- Wine
- French Dressing
- Corn Oil
- Coffee
Unbelievably Breathable
Activated Silk™ L1 achieves higher vapor transfer scores than petrochemical finishing.
Vapor Transfer
PFAS performance without the PFAS
Activated Silk™ L1 is the first commercial-scale leather finish to use ZERO PFAS. Not only does this reduce harm to people and planet, it raises leather performance by every measure.
Zero Cross- linkers needed
FTIR spectra of Activated Silk™ L1 and cross-linker
Carbon Reducing
The numbers brands are looking for
Activated Silk™ L1:
Polymer reduction + Energy reduction = CO2 reduction
Activated Silk™ L1
Activated Silk™ L1
Full System
Up to 76% Reduction in CO2*
Switching to Activated Silk™ L1
achieves:
5.45-5.90 Metric Tons Reduction in CO2
Per 1 mil finished sq ft using spray coating application.
*Assuming CO2 emissions from energy + manufacturing of polymer in traditional PU system = 5.9 g/sq ft with spray coat application.
Activated Silk™ L1 Sustainability Claims
- ZDHC Level 1 Level 3 expected 2024.
- Uses Zero PFAS
- Carbon Reductive See verified carbon reduction numbers based on country and application type.
- Reduced PU
- Zero Additional Cross-Linkers
Activated Silk™ Biotechnology Qualified Claims
- Circular Economy Activated Silk™ biotechnology contributes to a circular economy.
- Upcycled Activated Silk™ biotechnology is upcycled.
- Cruelty-Free Activated Silk™ biotechnology is cruelty-free.
- Sustainable Activated Silk™ biotechnology contributes to 8 of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Renewably Sourced Activated Silk™ biotechnology is renewably sourced using renewable energy.
A system & a service
Activated Silk™ L1 is a seamless solution designed to improve profit margins while supplying safer, more sustainable chemicals. It makes creating high-performance, CO2 reductive products possible in a full range of Nappa leather, including aniline, semi-aniline and fully pigmented.
Proven Biofinish System
L1 Basecoat
- Uses Zero PFAS
- No Added Cross-Linkers Required
- Reduced PU
- Biodegradable
L1 Topcoat
- Uses Zero PFAS
- No Added Cross-Linkers Required
- Made Without PU
- Biodegradable
Auxiliaries
Our included auxiliaries are designed to achieve any look and feel from matte to glossy, from waxy to oily, perfect for any consumer needs. And we’ll provide updated auxiliaries as the system grows.
Full Suite of Business Service
Creative and Technical Field Support
Our intellectual property will help you develop unique articles and build exclusive recipes.
Marketing Services
We will help advertise L1 to your customers and support your sales pitch to brand customers.
On-Demand Shipping
We will service you from the local and on-demand supply chain.
Dedicated Onboarding and Customer Service Team
We will always answer your questions and any call.
Delivery-Based Invoicing
We will not ask you for payment until you have money coming in.
In good company
Member of Leather Working Group Evolved By Nature is committed to supporting responsible leather manufacturing across the globe and that is why we are proud members of Leather Working Group. Our chemistry is ZDHC Level-1 rated, certifying that we discharge zero hazardous chemicals. We expect a Level-3 rating this year.
A new beginning for leather finishing
L1 shows us what is possible when we embrace naturally-derived ingredients. The next generation will unlock even more breakthroughs in sustainable leather finishing. One day we hope to bring you the world’s first fully sustainable, plastic-free, carbon-reductive leather finishing system. By adopting Activating Silk™ L1 today, you’re leading the industry toward a better tomorrow.
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