MARINE PROJECT

Choosing Silicone Leather for Cruise Interiors

02/02/2023

Remember the saying, “Life is not just about the struggle in front of us, but also about poetry and the distant unknown? ”

The allure of the distant has captured the hearts of many. Beyond our daily commutes by car, high-speed rail, and airplanes, sailing has recently emerged as a new trend.

Unlike terrestrial travel, the romance and excitement of cruising the open sea have become a source of mystery and adventure for the younger generation. Compared to the constraints of flying, trains, and cars, a cruise offers a redemption for both the soul and body.

The extended periods at sea necessitate meticulous attention to the materials used on cruise ships. As we know, maritime travel confronts us with a complex and changing environment: damp and mold-prone weather, the corrosive nature of sea water, and intense ultraviolet radiation.

Traditional materials like genuine leather and PU Synthetic leather fall short under these conditions. The challenge lies in selecting a safe and stable Boat Upholstery fabric for waterborne travel.

The advent of silicone leather perfectly addresses this challenge. Thanks to its stable and unique chemical structure, with a silicon-oxygen backbone, silicone leather as Boat Seat Fabric offers excellent resistance to UV rays, mold, salt fog, and hydrolysis, making it exceptionally suited for maritime interior and exterior decorations, furniture, marine upholstery, marine cushions, boat interior upholstery and boat seating material.

Below Silicone Leather Data Sheet for your better reference:

Silicone Leather Performance Features

UV Resistance	Withstands 1500 hours of UV aging without discoloration or fracturing
Mold Resistance	Complies with ASTM G-21 standards; antimicrobial properties confirmed by AATCC 147-2004
Salt Fog Resistance	Endures 1000 hours of continuous salt spray without peeling or resticking
Hydrolysis Resistance	Sustains 2352 hours of high-temperature and high-humidity aging without peeling or resticking.
Natural Aging	Maintains color and integrity through 365 days of natural weathering, resisting fading and cracking under sun and rain exposure
Stain Resistance	Low surface energy prevents adhesion of stains. Most stains can be effortlessly wiped away with water or alcohol.
Durability	Has passed rigorous wear tests including Wyzenbeek and Martindale abrasion resistance
Safety	Additive-free and has passed biocompatibility tests, made from food-grade silicone material

For travelers, safety is paramount, but so is comfort. Whether it’s the seats passengers lean on, the beds they rest in, or the steering wheels and seats touched by the crew, the delicate feel, soft texture, and skin-friendly smoothness of eco friendly silicone leather make the journey far more comfortable and enjoyable.