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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Accurate and confidential testing can be performed for the following industries:
AVIATION
AUTOMOTIVE
FOOTWEAR
FURNITURE
GARMENT
LEATHER GOODS
MILITARY
contact us at: corynj@uc.edu
The Leather Research Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to leather testing and research. Custom designed for this purpose, it was commissioned in January 2001 but has been a department of the University of Cincinnati for nearly 80 years.
We offer a wide range of analytical and technical skills developed and perfected during this long history. We provide accurate, comprehensive and authoritative leather testing that is second to none.
Visit our web site at www.leatherusa.org for a more detailed listing of our services.
The Leather Research
Laboratory serves tanneries,leather product
manufacturers, retailers, and all other related businesses.
Unfortunately, we do not possess the resources to assist private consumers.
The
Leather Research Laboratory
University
of Cincinnati
5997
Center Hill Avenue
Building
C
Cincinnati,
OH 45224
513-242-6300
/ Fax 513-242-9797 / corynj@uc.edu
©2006
Leather Industries of America 3050 K Street, NW, Suite 400 , Washington,
DC 20007
202-342-8497 / Fax
202-342-8583 / info@leatherusa.com
- formaldehyde
- heavy metal
- defect diagnosis
- fungicide
- physical testing
- flammability (FAA)
- chemical testing
- color fading
- color fastness
- pH (acidity)
- shrinkage
- corrosion resistance
- tackiness
- physical strength
- content
- leather suitability
- finish abrasion
- finish adhesion
- cigarette ignition testing