Leather goods are highly sensitive products and need to be stored, maintained, packaged, and transported in optimal conditions to keep them useful throughout their shelf life. The products are highly susceptible to changing weather and humidity conditions especially during long transits of export and inside shipping containers. The leather industry in India plays a big role in the economy, making up about 13% of global leather output and earning a lot from exports.
Thus to maintain and enhance the quality of leather goods, the use of premium quality desiccants and adsorbents is very important. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth, spoilage, and deterioration of leather quality. The industry must comply with strict environmental regulations, as improper handling of materials can lead to waste and pollution.
Sorbchem adsorbents and desiccants help soak up extra moisture from the air and materials, keeping leather in good quality. They manage humidity to stop damage, make leather items last longer, and meet the stringent regulations and compliances of this industry, improving sustainability.
Moisture & Humidity Solutions for Leather Goods
Our premium quality adsorbents and desiccants are applied across various applications and uses in the leather industry. From helping in the manufacturing process, and protecting the leather goods from moisture and humidity damage, our products are also applied in the making of their dyes, and other essential steps. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth, spoilage, and deterioration of leather quality, especially during long transits, as container rain can lead to spoilage and damage to leather goods, by the growth of mold and mildew that compromise the quality of leather products.
Desiccants such as silica gel and molecular sieves are widely used. Silica gel packets are often placed inside leather products like jackets, handbags, and shoes to absorb moisture effectively. These packets can absorb up to 40% of their weight in moisture, helping to keep the leather dry and prevent damage. Additionally, these desiccants can be regenerated easily using heat, and replaced every few weeks to ensure continued effectiveness.
Molecular sieve desiccants are also employed in the leather goods industry due to their ability to selectively adsorb moisture based on molecule size. This makes them particularly effective in environments where precise humidity control is necessary. By preventing mold, mildew, and bacteria growth, these products help maintain the natural oils, giving the leather goods the shine they have, and flexibility of leather material while also protecting metal components from tarnishing and rusting.
During the transportation of leather goods, it is always best to use our best manufactured container desiccants and desiccant bags that can be hanged on the walls of the shipping container to prevent cotnainer rain. This is important as otherwise it can easily lead to damage and growth of mold and mildew on leather goods.
