Flame Retardant Microfiber Leather — BS5852/CA117 Certified Synthetic Leather for Automotive Interior, Contract Furniture & Public Seating | 1.0mm–1.4mm | 54" Wide | By The Meter
WHAT IT IS
A certified flame retardant microfiber leather engineered for projects where fire safety compliance is non-negotiable. BS 5852, CA TB 117, and FMVSS 302 certified — built for automotive OEMs, contract furniture manufacturers, and public-space specifiers who can't afford a failed fire test.
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
| Conventional PU Leather | Our FR Microfiber |
|---|---|
| Surface-coated FR chemicals — wears off | Structural FR — embedded in microfiber base layer |
| Fails after 50,000 Martindale cycles | Passes 100,000+ Martindale cycles |
| 6–12 month FR lifespan | Permanent FR performance |
| No third-party test report included | Lab test report shipped with every order |
TECHNICAL SPECS
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 mm | ISO 2589 |
| Width | 137 cm (54") | — |
| Tensile Strength (Warp/Weft) | ≥80 / ≥60 N/3cm | ISO 3376 |
| Elongation at Break (Warp/Weft) | ≥40% / ≥60% | ISO 3376 |
| Tear Strength (Warp/Weft) | ≥25 / ≥25 N | ISO 3377-1 |
| Martindale Abrasion | Grade 4 @ 100,000 cycles | ISO 12947 |
| Flexing Endurance (23°C) | ≥200,000 cycles no crack | ISO 5402 |
| Cold Crack Resistance | No crack @ -20°C | ISO 17233 |
| Hydrolysis Resistance | Tensile retention >85% @ 10 wks | JIS K 6503 |
| Light Fastness | ≥Grade 4 (Blue Scale) | ISO 105-B02 |
| Color Fastness to Rubbing | Dry 4–5 / Wet 4 | ISO 11640 |
| Flammability — Cigarette | PASS | BS 5852:2006 |
| Flammability — Match | PASS | BS 5852:2006 |
| Flammability — Open Flame | PASS — Self-extinguishing | CA TB 117-2013 |
| Flammability — Automotive | PASS — <100 mm/min | FMVSS 302 |
APPLICATIONS
- Automotive: Seat upholstery, door panels, headliners, steering wheel covers, center console wrap
- Contract Furniture: Hotel lobby seating, airport lounge chairs, cinema seats, restaurant banquettes, office breakout furniture
- Public Transport: Bus seat covers, train interior panels, marine seating (custom IMO/EN 45545 grades available)
- Healthcare: Waiting room chairs, examination tables, medical equipment padding
- Education: Lecture hall seating, library furniture, dormitory furnishings
CERTIFICATIONS
✅ OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Annex 4, baby article class) · ✅ REACH (EC 1907/2006) — no SVHC above 0.1% · ✅ RoHS compliant · ✅ California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 · ✅ FMVSS 302 (U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) · ✅ GRS available on request (30% post-industrial recycled content) · ✅ Low VOC — meets LEED v4 EQ credit for low-emitting materials
WHAT'S IN EVERY ORDER
- A4 Material Swatch — actual leather sample for your internal approval
- Third-Party Lab Report — BS 5852 or CA 117 certificate, dated within 12 months
- Full Color Card — A4 sheet with all 10 stock colors
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — one-page PDF with all spec values
- Care & Maintenance Guide — cleaning, disinfection, and UV exposure recommendations
ORDERING GUIDE
MOQ: 100 meters per color/thickness · Sample: Free A4 swatch + color card (buyer covers shipping) · Custom colors: 500m minimum, 15–20 working days · Lead time: 7–10 business days for stock colors
Contact us for volume pricing and custom specification requests.