Graphite lubricated leather for use in garments footwear and other leather products; a method for lubricating leather with graphite and a graphite impregnated leather product

摘要

A graphite lubricated leather and a method for producing a graphite lubricated leather is provided. A chrome tanned leather having internal fiber matrix is lubricated by application of a graphite powder suspended in a gluteraldehyde solution which has the effect of penetrating and bonding with the internal fiber matrix of the chrome tanned leather. A highly lubricated dry metallic appearing leather product is provided by the treatment.