ATHENA is our finest protected full grain leather. Only the best hand-selected European raw material is used for this leather. The hides have an amazing hand and don’t lose their natural appearance. Athena has an outstanding natural hair-cell grain that elevates its perceived value far above cost. The Athena finish makes this leather ideal for applications in medium and high traffic areas, like hospitality and contract seating applications. The hand sets this leather even further apart from almost all finished leathers. If you are looking for leather that combines the feel and beauty of pure aniline leather with the characteristics and durability of finished leather, Athena is the perfect solution for you. All natural characteristics of leather are reflected in this micro-finished top grain leather. Natural markings and imperfections elevate this leather in beauty and feel above other finished products. The contemporary color line makes Athena an ideal candidate for the modern and upscale leather application.

Athena Upholstery Leather Hides average 51 square feet.

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For cleaning use damp cloth with a mild soap or leather cleaner.

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Technical Specifications:

Raw Material:           Premium European Hides

Average Size:           50 - 52 square feet

Thickness:                 1.0 - 1.2 mm)

Type of Tanning:       Chrome Tanned

Type of Dyeing:        100 % aniline drum dyed

Type of Finish:          Semi-Aniline

Classification:            Full Grain

Abrasion:                   Passes 1,000 cycles Taber CS 10

Lightfastness:             6-7 on blue scale

Colorfastness:            80/4 wet, 500/5 dry

Flame Resistance:     Passes California Bulletin 117

• Passes UFAC/NFPA 260 Class 1
• Passes FMV SS 302

These colors will vary on all monitors and the colors you see on your monitor are only an approximation of the actual color.  Please request a sample if you are interested in a specific color.