Upholstery Care Guide
upholstery care guide
upholstery care guide
ACTIMA - RCS Nanterre B 400 009 981
all about leather
YOU’VE JUST PURCHASED A ROCHE BOBOIS SOFA:
You’ve been captivated by its sleek design and color; now you’re ready to discover the secrets beneath its elegant surface: how it was built, and how to preserve its fine quality. This manual will guide you through the care and maintenance of your ROCHE B OB OIS Sofa.
THE
➀
ROCHE BOBOIS
BEGINS AT THE TANNERY.
BEAUTY, ALLURE, AND SUPPLENESS OF LEATHER SPECIALLY MADE FOR
THERE
ARE TWO
PRINCIPLE PHASES IN THE LEATHER TANNING PROCESS. IN THE FIRST PHASE, RAW HIDE IS CONVERTED TO A MATERIAL THAT IS CLEAN, SUPPLE, ROT PROOF AND LONG LASTING. IN THE SECOND PHASE, THE HIDE TAKES ON ITS FINAL APPEARANCE THROUGH A SERIES OF STEPS (LEATHER CONDITIONING, COLOR WASHES, THE APPLICATION OF PIGMENTS, DYES, AND FINISHINGS). DISPLAYS THE FEATURES THAT LED TO YOUR PURCHASE OF A
HIDE
ARE THUS TRANSFORMED INTO LEATHER THAT
ROCHE BOBOIS
SOFA.
➀ ➁
all about leather
the acb’s of upholstery
➂ ➃
LEATHER: A NATURAL MATERIAL
novasuede ® and alcantara ®
The process of tanning and finishing transforms leather into a fine product. The tanning process, however, preserves the natural qualities of the hide. The creases, stretch marks, scars and insect bites that the animal acquires while at pasture are unique and form an integral part of the leather. Often faintly visible, these blemishes do not detract from the quality of the product. Instead, they act as a guarantee that the leather is natural with intact, full grain. After several months of use and exposure to variations in temperature, stretching and general wear, the leather takes on its final appearance, adapting to environmental constraints and often maintaining the residual marks of the hide. This natural process (which also occurs in leather used for clothing and accessories) is visible depending on the sofa’s level of use. Environmental
upholstery care guide
ACTIMA - RCS Nanterre B 400 009 981
all about leather
YOU’VE JUST PURCHASED A ROCHE BOBOIS SOFA:
You’ve been captivated by its sleek design and color; now you’re ready to discover the secrets beneath its elegant surface: how it was built, and how to preserve its fine quality. This manual will guide you through the care and maintenance of your ROCHE B OB OIS Sofa.
THE
➀
ROCHE BOBOIS
BEGINS AT THE TANNERY.
BEAUTY, ALLURE, AND SUPPLENESS OF LEATHER SPECIALLY MADE FOR
THERE
ARE TWO
PRINCIPLE PHASES IN THE LEATHER TANNING PROCESS. IN THE FIRST PHASE, RAW HIDE IS CONVERTED TO A MATERIAL THAT IS CLEAN, SUPPLE, ROT PROOF AND LONG LASTING. IN THE SECOND PHASE, THE HIDE TAKES ON ITS FINAL APPEARANCE THROUGH A SERIES OF STEPS (LEATHER CONDITIONING, COLOR WASHES, THE APPLICATION OF PIGMENTS, DYES, AND FINISHINGS). DISPLAYS THE FEATURES THAT LED TO YOUR PURCHASE OF A
HIDE
ARE THUS TRANSFORMED INTO LEATHER THAT
ROCHE BOBOIS
SOFA.
➀ ➁
all about leather
the acb’s of upholstery
➂ ➃
LEATHER: A NATURAL MATERIAL
novasuede ® and alcantara ®
The process of tanning and finishing transforms leather into a fine product. The tanning process, however, preserves the natural qualities of the hide. The creases, stretch marks, scars and insect bites that the animal acquires while at pasture are unique and form an integral part of the leather. Often faintly visible, these blemishes do not detract from the quality of the product. Instead, they act as a guarantee that the leather is natural with intact, full grain. After several months of use and exposure to variations in temperature, stretching and general wear, the leather takes on its final appearance, adapting to environmental constraints and often maintaining the residual marks of the hide. This natural process (which also occurs in leather used for clothing and accessories) is visible depending on the sofa’s level of use. Environmental