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Feel Leather
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Feel Leather – table of contents
3 Contents
5 Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig
7 What is leather?
The characteristics of leather
9 How is Feel Leather produced?
Tanning and dyeing of leather
11 The grades of Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig
Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig
4 grades – 4 characteristics
13 Feel Leather – pigmented smooth leather
15 Feel Leather – semi-aniline leather
17 Feel Leather – thick leather
19 Feel Leather – natural leather
21 How is Feel Leather processed?
Leather cutting and processing
23 How does Feel Leather remain beautiful?
Leather care
Feel Leather – the leather brand of Ewald Schillig
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Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig
Exclusive cover materials from Ewald Schillig care down to the smallest detail
bear a common symbol: Feel – by Ewald Schillig.
Quality you can trust. We vouch for this with
our name and give you a feeling of security. This
is where we direct our efforts. Because we know
you set high requirements. After all, you will be
spending a considerable part of your life on and
with your new upholstered furniture. Our moti-
brainwork and handwork vating force is to give you the best. We take the made in Germany
greatest care in production and use high quality
materials to make sure that you will enjoy many
years of sitting comfort. Comfortable sitting, a
better quality of life and the pleasure of beautiful a special touch
designs and materials – these are our objectives –
for you.
All the products from Ewald Schillig are made in a careful process. The items of upholstery furniture Feel Leather: our declaration of quality. Processed to the highest standards for healthy, natural living. To
pass through the leather store, cutting, sewing, in parallel, the pre-upholstery stage and then final protect the environment we only use materials which have been tested for contaminants. This guaran-
convergence in the upholstery workshop – accompanied by lots of expertise and a special touch. tees our seal of quality from the German Furniture Quality Association (DGM). We stake our name on that.
Only environmentally friendly products are good products – this is a fundamental business philosophy.
This symbol stands for guaranteed safety, Our manufacturing methods and our products have no harmful effects on health. No CFCs, formal-
verified quality and healthy living. The
dehyde or PCPs arise during processing. What’s more, we do not use any solvents or heavy metals.
designation “Made in Germany” guaran-
tees you quality at the highest level. Production in Germany also secures employment.
Ewald Schillig l What is leather? 7
Leather – a natural product!
The characteristics of Feel Leather
Leather – an exquisite natural product– is
soft and robust at the same time. It is
enduringly beautiful and acquires a vivid
patina with use. It is hard-wearing, durable
and easy to look after. And by its very
nature is always unique!
agreeable to the skin
soft
breathable
hard-wearing
easy care
lasting in value
timelessly beautiful
In the production of leather for Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig, the skins of cattle of selected origin No piece of leather is same as another. Natural markings of the skin, variations in grain, scars and
are used. These raw skins are of high quality and have little skin damage. Feel Leather is subjected to other natural features are all signs that the material is genuine. They underline the authentic origin and
precise quality control. Each skin is precisely examined by experienced eyes. Only carefully checked unmatchable beauty of our Feel Leather.
skins are processed at Ewald Schillig.
Real leather is the pure expression of a cultured lifestyle. An incomparable piece of nature. Lasting
After careful examination only the best leathers are designated as Feel Leather. Leather is an in value and timelessly beautiful. And, what’s more, at Ewald Schillig you can choose from among four
exceptional natural material that meets the highest requirements. Each piece is always a touch different, different Feel Leather grades. To exactly match your personal feeling and individual style of living.
individual in its surface structure and colour shading.
Ewald Schillig l How is Feel Leather produced? 9
Leather refining
Tanning and dyeing of leather
Many different processes are necessary
to turn cowhide into leather. Leather can
be refined in various ways to meet differ-
ing needs and desires. The intensity of
processing with dyes and protective coat-
ings determines the appearance and usage
properties of the leather.
tanning dyeing
colour variety
Two methods of dyeing are used which lead to different grades. In transparent dyeing (aniline leather)
the water-soluble dye substances are absorbed into each skin fibre and the dye penetrates right through
the leather. The pores remain open and the leather has a soft feel like a textile. Insect bites, thorn cuts,
etc. are retained. They are characteristic features of genuineness which constitute the appearance
of the natural product and are no reason for complaint. In pigment dyeing several coats of dye are
applied and cover the skin structures, meaning that the leather loses some of its naturalness. The
stronger the coating of dye, the more strongly dirt is repelled.
Ewald Schillig l The grades of Feel Leather by Ewald Schillig 11
Feel Leather – four grades from Ewald Schillig:
pigmented smooth leather, semi-aniline leather, thick leather, natural leather
Four selected leather grades meet different requirements. This means that we can fulfil
all wishes for comfort, naturalness, sitting experience and colour nuances. Our Feel
Leathers are various versions of nappa leather – i.e. leather with a smooth surface.
pigmented smooth leather
semi-aniline leather
thick leather
natural leather
The choice is yours: natural leather with a filigree structure and a luxurious sheen, with all the signs
of genuine quality appreciated by experts – pure leather! Very soft, supple and extremely comfortable.
Or semi-aniline leather: a warm elegance and an incomparable feel combine to form a leather which
is not only soft and beautiful, but also able to handle the stresses and strains of everyday life. When
extreme durability and a sensuous feel are required thick leather comes into its own. And last but not
least – pigmented smooth leather: as uncomplicated as it is beautiful. A leather which stands out by
virtue of its high utility value.
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Feel Leather L 120 – pigmented smooth leather
The uncomplicated all-rounder
easy care
highly robust
suitable for everyday use
Pigmented smooth leather
Our recommendation: ideal for all who do not
like natural features and prefer a coated leather
with a particularly hard-wearing surface finish.
A leather which impresses with a particularly
high utility value. For all facets of everyday life.
As uncomplicatedly as beautiful. An all-rounder with a special refinement and perfect finish. Treated
with a colour pigment coating which covers and protects, the leather acquires a smooth, even sur-
face. Scars and pores on the skin pattern virtually disappear. As a result the suitability for daily use
is maximised. When high requirements have to be met in respect of durability and ease of care. While
easy to look after, the smooth leather is also extremely robust. With the best comfort characteristics.
Smooth and pleasantly soft to touch.
Ewald Schillig l Feel Leather – semi-aniline leather 15
Feel Leather L 130 – semi-aniline leather
The aesthetic approach to everyday life
easy care breathable
suitable for everyday use
agreeable to the skin
soft to touch
Semi-aniline leather
Our recommendation: anyone who likes luxuri-
ous radiance will be well advised to choose this
leather. Warm elegance and an incomparable
feel are combined in a leather which, with all its
aesthetic advantages, is suitable for the rigours
of everyday use.
Naturalness and ease of care: this smoothly soft leather offers both. The surface is treated with
a very fine colour pigmentation which produces an even appearance, but the natural beauty of the
leather skin remains visible. With its unmistakable markings this is a sign of genuine quality and high
value. And, at the same time, durability and ease of care are optimised by the finish. The comfort
characteristics also speak for themselves: a high-grade supple leather that is soft to touch, agreeable
to the skin and breathable.
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Feel Leather L 140 – thick leather
Luxurious strength
soft to touch
strong character
exclusive
for making an impression
beautiful patina and for living
Thick leather
Our recommendation: for connoisseurs of un-
mistakably strong skins, e.g. for lounge sofas of
today. When durability and a sensuous touch are
required, Feel thick leather particularly plays to
its strengths.
Strong in appearance, soft to the touch. This high quality leather offers far more than its name sug-
gests: a sensuous surface which, in all its thickness, impresses with a very special feel. A real pleasure
for the senses. A strong characteristic is the pronounced, naturally attractive scar structure. Only
selected pieces are used and refined with a light surface pigmentation. The original beauty of this
exclusive, fully scarred leather is completely retained. If looked after well, the leather acquires a
beautiful patina over the years. It forgives small scratches, is stable in shape, strong and yet agree-
able to the skin.
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Feel Leather L 150 – natural leather
Leather on the pure side!
breathable comfortable
responds to body
soft temperature
Natural leather
Our recommendation: ideal for particularly
elegant and natural interior design. If looked
after carefully, this luxurious natural product will
remain beautiful for a long time. A real pleasure –
even after many years.
Leather on the pure side! Acrylic resin gives it a vivid structure and gentle lustre. Leather which has
been left largely in its natural form with a lightly pigmented surface is given no concealing layer of
colour. It just receives a light surface treatment to protect against dirt. This enhances the characteristics
of the leather but does not change them. All the natural qualities of genuine leather come into their own.
Experts appreciate the characteristics of nature and growth as well as differences in colour and
structure as signs of genuine quality. The pleasing feeling on the skin – such as the natural breath-
ability and excellent seat climate – is retained. Particularly pleasant is the fact that natural leather im-
mediately acquires the right degree of warmth: body temperature. And it adapts individually to the room
temperature. Its softness, suppleness and extraordinary cosiness are further comfort advantages.
Ewald Schillig l How is Feel Leather processed? 21
Leather cutting and processing
Ultra-modern finishing
Leather is a natural raw material and is
therefore not a uniform commodity like
textiles. As a result, the seam patterns and
cuts for a leather upholstered suite are
different from those on fabric suites.
know-how
ultra-modern technology
highest precision
About 25 square metres of leather is needed for a large sofa. Variations in colour and different structural
patterns are an indication that the material is genuine leather. When transparently dyed leather is used
(semi-aniline or natural leather), there is a lot of waste offcut material because only perfect pieces of
skin are used. This is the reason for the higher price compared with pigmented leather and smooth leather.
For leather-covered upholstered furniture more seams are usually needed than for fabric-covered
furniture, because the skins cannot be produced in fixed widths and lengths. Additional division seams
are often found in the seat area and on the back of a sofa. Ultra-modern technology makes it possible
to optimally utilise the skins and other materials available, which means that Ewald Schillig can offer
excellent value for money.
Ewald Schillig l How does Feel Leather remain beautiful? 23
Looking after Feel Leathers
Detailed information in our quality guide
Leather is a natural material which over the years looks better and better if it receives proper
care. Leather is easy to look after, but the following points must be observed:
Protect leather furniture from direct light and sunshine.
Avoid excessively dry air as it will cause leather to become brittle and dry.
Leather furniture should never be placed closer than 30 cm to a radiator.
Remove fine dust regularly with a damp cloth to prevent an abrasive effect
on the surface and seams. Never wet the leather excessively when wiping it.
Leather upholstery, particularly in light leather colours, can be stained by dark clothing that is
not colour-fast. In general, this does not represent a reason for complaint.
The wrong care products can do more harm than good! Never use caustic cleaning agents,
turpentine, stain removers, petrol, solvents or floor polish to clean leather as they damage the
natural material. General information on cleaning and care is provided in our quality guide. It
is essential to protect leather furniture from direct light and sunshine.
Ewald Schillig GmbH & Co. KG
Ehrlicherstraße 19
D-96237 Ebersdorf
Germany
Telefon +49 (0) 95 62 / 3 89-0
Telefax +49 (0) 95 62 / 3 89-3 00
www.ewald-schillig.de
info@ewald-schillig.de
