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Full-hide finishing to debut at Simac by Gemata and Costa

31/07/2025
Full-hide finishing to debut at Simac by Gemata and Costa

Gemata and its subsidiary Costa will introduce two new leather finishing lines at Simac Tanning Tech 2025. 

Full Greenfinish and Top Greenfinish systems claim to enable in-line upgrading of full hides for the first time, offering an alternative to traditional release paper methods typically limited to half hides. They are aimed at tanneries serving the automotive and furniture sectors.

Full Greenfinish uses a patented Costa process that combines embossing cylinders with a recyclable film, allowing grain imprinting at low temperature and pressure.

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