Elixir and Eden, the two innovative durable leather-like products with high mechanical strength and very easy in cleaning.

For more than 40 years Serafini has been a reference point in the field of support materials and adhesive tapes for footwear, leather goods and leather clothing. With a view to providing increasingly innovative solutions, the company carries on constant R&D activities. Among the latest innovations are two leather-like products with very high mechanical resistance to abrasion, scratches and chemicals. Elixir is the line dedica- ted to the footwear industry and has a microfiber base, with a standard thickness of 1.4 mm, that imitates 100 percent leather crust. This line is particularly suitable for sneakers, safety shoes and sanitary footwear: thanks to the extreme washability of the material, natural protection from dirt and microbes is achieved. Eden, on the other hand, is the line aimed at the automotive and leather goods market and is composed of a textile-based microfiber, such that it provides a softer, nappa-like hand. "These are very durable products," says Marco Serafini, "com- posed of a copolymer formed from polyurethane and solid silicone that allows it to resist wear and hydrolysis. Tests ac- cording to the Martindale standard revealed that both have an abrasion resistance of more than 50,000 cycles, so they are guaranteed for at least 5 years. In addition, they are easily cleaned with a simple wet wipe without the need for solvents or alcohol."