Revolutionary developments in the world of imitation leather, Elixir and Eden represent an important point in the innovation of Serafini, materials of the highest quality that promise to redefine industry standards
With know-how that is hard to match, the Marche company Serafini, a leader in the sector of support materials and adhesive tapes for footwear, leather goods and leather clothing, has always been committed to the design, development and production of exclusive and unique products, the result of a successful synergic integration of design, identity and cutting-edge technical solutions. A constant commitment to the study of new, sustainable and innovative materials, resulting in the offer of increasingly high-performance and environmentally friendly solutions. It is precisely from this constant research activity that its two pioneering innovations presented at the last edition of Lineapelle emerged: Elixir and Eden. These are eco-friendly leather- like materials which, to the touch, restore the sensation of leather, combining it with extraordinary resistance and durability, thus resulting in higher performance compared to the solutions found on the market up until now, which are often subject to rapid deterioration through simple exposure to air and to atmospheric agents, due to hydrolysis. Elixir and Eden, on the other hand, are not coagulated, but coated on a base of solid PU and silicone. Elixir is coated on a microfibre base and finds optimal application on trainers, safety and health footwear; Eden on a textile base very similar to cashmere and is aimed at comfort footwear, also finding application outside the footwear world (automotive, nautical). Among their most important and innovative features is their extremely high mechanical resistance to abrasion, scratches and chemicals, UV rays and high temperatures. They are in fact fireproof materials as they are manufactured without the use of solvents, and extremely easy to wash: a damp cloth is sufficient to remove any stains on the surface. The high durability of these materials is proven by the Martindale tests, whose results prove them to be definitely above the reference standards for their market segment. Environmental impact is also taken into great consideration. Elixir and Eden are in fact highly sustainable synthetics, manufactured through low volatile organic compound production.
Marco Serafini and his daughter Kelly at the latest edition of Lineapelle