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Specification & Testing

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Bridge of Weir leather is subject to rigorous and accredited quality control management. Much of the testing is carried out in our on-site purpose built research facilities.

Testing is carried out on the following properties:

* Thickness

* Strength

* Extensibility

* Adhesion of Surface Coating

* Flexibility of Surface Coating

* Wet and Dry Rub Resistance

* Light Fastness

* Fogging

* Flammability

Due to the specific requirements of individual customers there is no one single definitive specification, rather the final specification is determined by the requirements of the end user. However, our technical specifications will routinely encompass or conform to the following standards and requirements:

* Typical European automotive standards

* BS 6608

* BS 5852 (Schedule 4 Part 1 Cigarette test)

* BS 5852 (Schedule 5 Part 1 Match test)

* BS 5852 (Part 2: Ignition Source 5)

Bridge of Weir leather is supported by the following quality management systems:

* BS ISO 9002

* BS ISO 9001

* Automotive Quality Management Standard QS 9000

* Civil Aviation Authority CAA Spec 8, Issue 2

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