Project name | INDULEATHER
Project code | POCI-02-0853-FEDER-005570
Main objective | This project aims to adjust and validate the production process of a line of traditional but innovative articles, using differentiating and more environmentally friendly chemical products, which will enable the development of collections aimed at international clients.
Region of intervention | Centre
Beneficiary organisation | Indutan
Approval date | 24-07-2015
Start date |02-09-2015
Completion date | 01-09-2016
Total eligible cost | €20,000.00
Financial support from the European Union | ERDF – €15,000.00
National public financial support | –
Objectives, activities and expected/achieved results | The process to be developed must fulfil the following requirements:
Shrinkage temperature: > 100°C (if chrome tanning) or 65 – 70°C if other tanning.
Light fastness: ≥ 4 (blue scale)
Fat content: variable depending on the type of end use
Chromium content: variable depending on the type of tannery Hexavalent chromium content: < 3 ppm (without and with ageing)
Aromatic amines: < 30 ppm
Formaldehyde: variable depending on the article and end user