This anti-abrasion microfiber leather is developed for footwear zones exposed to repeated scuffing and surface friction. The listed construction combines a high-density microfiber base with a PU surface and is available in 1.2 mm and 1.4 mm thicknesses.
It is suited to shoe uppers, toe areas and reinforcement panels where abrasion resistance, coating adhesion, tear strength and clean skiving are important during production.
Material Specifications
| Property | Product Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | PU surface with high-density microfiber base |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm / 1.4 mm |
| Width | 137 cm / 54 inches |
| Taber Abrasion | >5,000 cycles, H-18 wheel, 1,000 g load |
| Peel Strength | >4.0 kg / 3 cm |
| Tear Strength | ISO 3377-2: ≥50 N |
| Processing | Suitable for mechanical skiving and stitching |
| Primary Use | Footwear uppers and high-wear reinforcement zones |
| Listed MOQ | 500 linear meters per color and specification |
Test results should be matched to the ordered thickness, finish and material construction when confirming a production specification.
Built for High-Wear Footwear Zones
The toe box, medial panels and lateral reinforcement areas of performance footwear can experience repeated contact with turf, concrete, grip tape and rough surfaces.
Surface Abrasion
The listed Taber result exceeds 5,000 cycles using an H-18 wheel under a 1,000 g load. Use the same wheel, load and failure criteria when comparing alternative materials.
Coating Adhesion
A listed peel strength above 4.0 kg/3 cm helps evaluate resistance to separation between the surface layer and microfiber structure during repeated flexing and scraping.
Tear Resistance
The listed ISO 3377-2 tear result is ≥50 N, supporting evaluation for panels around seams, eyelets and other mechanically loaded footwear zones.
Microfiber Structure and Shoe Manufacturing
A dense microfiber base gives the material a more uniform internal structure than loosely bonded fibrous substrates. This is useful where shoe components are cut into small panels or thinned around overlapping seams.
Clean Skiving
The dense nonwoven structure supports mechanical edge thinning with reduced loose-fiber fraying.
Cutting Stability
The consistent sheet structure supports die cutting and CNC cutting for repeatable shoe panel production.
Stitching Areas
Tear resistance is important around stitch lines, eyelets and reinforced sections exposed to repeated mechanical stress.
Surface Finish
Color and surface texture can be reviewed against the intended footwear design and approved sample.
Footwear Applications
Football and Soccer Shoes
For toe, medial and reinforcement panels exposed to turf contact, ball impact and repeated flexing.
Skateboarding Shoes
For high-contact side panels and toe areas exposed to repeated friction from grip tape and pavement.
Outdoor Footwear
For approach shoes and selected outdoor upper sections where surface wear and tear resistance are important.
Motorcycle Boots
For selected shift, side and reinforcement zones requiring a durable synthetic upper construction.
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Material Selection for Abrasion-Resistant Shoe Uppers
High abrasion resistance is useful only when the material also works with the footwear construction and production process. Review these factors before approving a bulk order.
| Selection Factor | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Abrasion Method | Wheel type, applied load, cycle count and failure criterion |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm or 1.4 mm according to the panel construction |
| Peel Strength | Surface-to-base adhesion required for the intended flexing and wear conditions |
| Tear Strength | Requirements around eyelets, seams and mechanically loaded panels |
| Skiving | Edge thickness, cutting quality and seam construction after thinning |
| Color and Finish | Approved swatch, grain, gloss and production color reference |
| Bonding | Compatibility with the adhesive and lamination process used by the shoe factory |
For comparable test results: abrasion cycle counts should only be compared when the abrasive wheel, load, conditioning and failure criteria are equivalent.
Customization for Footwear Production
We can review color, surface texture, thickness and material requirements for footwear development and bulk sourcing.
Color and Surface
Provide a physical swatch, Pantone reference or approved upper material for color and finish matching.
Thickness
Select 1.2 mm or 1.4 mm according to the shoe panel, skiving requirement and finished upper construction.
Performance Requirements
Share the abrasion method, peel strength, tear strength and any brand-specific material specifications required for approval.
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Request Samples & a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
The current product specification lists more than 5,000 Taber cycles using an H-18 abrasive wheel under a 1,000 g load. Use matching test conditions when comparing materials.
The listed thicknesses are 1.2 mm and 1.4 mm. Select the thickness according to the upper panel, required material body, skiving and assembly process.
Yes. Its dense microfiber structure is suitable for mechanical edge thinning. The required skived thickness should be checked during shoe sample production before bulk approval.
The current product page lists an MOQ of 500 linear meters per color and specification. Confirm color, thickness, finish and quantity when requesting a quotation.
Provide the shoe category, panel position, thickness, color, grain, abrasion requirement, other test specifications and estimated order quantity.
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