Activated Silk® L1 Biofinishing System
Finish any leather, in any grain, for any use – more sustainably.
Superior
leather technology
- Uses zero PFAS
- More natural look and feel
- Carbon reductive
- Higher performance
- Biodegradable water & alcohol system
Outperforming
petrochemicals with natural peptides
Finish any leather, in any grain, for any use – more sustainably. We’ve innovated leather finishing past the age of petrochemicals. Using natural peptide technology, this system will enhance the natural durability, breathability and beauty of your leather while reducing fossil fuels.
A novel
composite
The Activated Silk® L1 biofinishing system is a novel concept consisting of topcoat, basecoat and auxiliaries.
A force
of nature
Activated Silk® L1 raises the performance of your leather and outperforms existing petrochemical finishing.
Colorfast
durability
Activated Silk® L1 achieves higher veslic scores than petrochemical finishing.
Flex
durability
Activated Silk® L1 achieves higher Bally Flex scores than petrochemical finishing.
Water
resistance
Activated Silk® L1 achieves higher water resistance without additional cross-linkers needed* which harden and stiffen the leather.
*For select leather styles.
Stain
resistance
Activated Silk® L1 achieves stain resistance for a full 10-day testing period.
Mustard
Water
Mud
Ketchup
Wine
French dressing
Corn oil
Coffee
Unbelievably
breathable
Activated Silk® L1 achieves higher vapor transfer scores than petrochemical finishing.
PFAS performance
without the PFAS
Activated Silk® L1 is the first commercial-scale leather finish to use ZERO PFAS. Not only does this reduce harm to people and planet, it raises leather performance by every measure.
Zero cross-
linkers needed
FTIR spectra of Activated Silk® L1 and cross-linker. View the FTIR results (PDF)
Carbon
reducing
The numbers brands are looking for
Activated Silk® L1: polymer reduction + energy reduction = CO2 reduction
Activated Silk® L1 Topcoat
Up to 96%
Reduction in CO2*
Activated Silk® L1 Full system
Up to 76%
Reduction in CO2*
Switching to Activated Silk® L1 achieves:
5.45–5.90 metric tons
Reduction in CO2 per 1 mil finished sq ft using spray coating application.
*Assuming CO2 emissions from energy + manufacturing of polymer in traditional PU system = 5.9 g/sq ft with spray coat application.
Activated Silk® L1 sustainability claims
Activated Silk® biotechnology qualified claims
A system
& a service
Activated Silk® L1 is a seamless solution designed to improve profit margins while supplying safer, more sustainable chemicals. It makes creating high-performance, CO2 reductive products possible in a full range of Nappa leather, including aniline, semi-aniline and fully pigmented.
Proven biofinish system
*For select leather styles.
Full suite of business services
In good
company
Member of Leather Working Group
Evolved By Nature is committed to supporting responsible leather manufacturing across the globe and that is why we are proud members of Leather Working Group. Our chemistry is ZDHC Level-3 rated, certifying that we discharge zero hazardous chemicals.
Partner tanneries
Activated Silk® L1 biofinishing is available at these partner tanneries.
A new beginning
for leather finishing
L1 shows us what is possible when we embrace naturally-derived ingredients. The next generation will unlock even more breakthroughs in sustainable leather finishing. One day we hope to bring you the world’s first fully sustainable, plastic-free, carbon-reductive leather finishing system. By adopting Activated Silk® L1 today, you’re leading the industry toward a better tomorrow.
