Start with the coating position and the required surface result—not with a resin name alone. This guide organizes the information needed for a more accurate first material screen.
Synthetic-leather projects can involve different substrates, coating structures and end-use requirements. A practical first screen should identify the substrate system, coat position, gloss or matte target, hand feel, durability tests and process conditions before a model is shortlisted.
Browse the relevant product groups in water-based materials for synthetic leather, or narrow the range with Material Finder. Record the complete grade code, document revision and questions to clarify with FAST.
A TDS supports preliminary comparison. Final suitability still needs confirmation with the actual substrate, complete formulation, process and customer acceptance requirements.
| Item | Information to provide |
|---|---|
| Application and substrate | Finished article, PU/PVC/microfiber or other substrate, and existing surface treatment. |
| Coating position | Base, intermediate, topcoat or post-treatment layer, with adjacent layers identified. |
| Appearance and feel | Target gloss, transparency, texture, softness and reference sample. |
| Process conditions | Coating method, drying conditions, dry coating weight or film build where available, with units. |
| Tests and acceptance | Applicable test method, conditions, acceptance value or reference sample; mark unknown items for confirmation. |
| Sample and documents | Full candidate grade code, quantity needed for evaluation, and required TDS/SDS language and revision. |
| Delivery and timing | Sample destination country/region and target test date; state period and units for any expected usage. |
Copy this template, complete the known information and paste it into the inquiry form's Message field. Leave unknown items marked “to confirm”.
Synthetic-leather waterborne PU project brief Application / finished article: Substrate and existing treatment: Coating position and adjacent layers: Target appearance and hand feel: Application / drying conditions: Coating weight or film build with units (if known): Test method, conditions and acceptance target: Candidate grade / current material (if any): Required documents and language: Sample evaluation quantity / destination country or region: Target test date: Current problem to solve: Information still to confirm:
Keep a separate record for each candidate. Before comparing results, check substrate, formulation, process and test conditions. Record any differences so a process change is not attributed directly to the resin grade.
| Record | What to capture |
|---|---|
| Sample identity | Complete grade, batch or sample ID, and document revision. |
| Actual trial conditions | Substrate, formulation version, coating position, application and drying conditions, coating weight or film build with units. |
| Evaluation basis | Test method, actual test conditions and the acceptance target or reference sample agreed before the trial. |
| Results and observations | Actual values with units, appearance, hand feel, photos or issue descriptions; identify items not tested. |
| Follow-up | Passed, further evaluation needed or to confirm; note changed conditions and the question for the next trial. |
Where relevant, use the abrasion-resistance guide and hydrolysis-resistance guide to organize test requirements. The applicable method and acceptance values remain project-specific.
Identify which targets were met and which remain unresolved, with the corresponding trial conditions and observations. Use that record to clarify documents, discuss adjustments or plan further evaluation. Sample availability and arrangements require separate confirmation.
No. Layer position, surface target and end-use test requirements can change the material screen substantially.
Yes. Matte appearance should be discussed together with hand feel, durability and process compatibility rather than as an isolated visual target.
No. A TDS supports initial screening. Final suitability still depends on the complete formulation, substrate, coating process and required test method.
Share the substrate, coat position, surface target, test standards and process conditions so FAST can continue the technical discussion.