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Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) vs Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft Interior Fit-Out.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab)
by Lantal Textiles AG
ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, Nadcap-certified flammability and durability testing laboratory in Langenthal, open to third-party aviation interior suppliers.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather
by Lantal Textiles AG
Full-grain genuine leather and TEC-Leather — a phthalate-free aviation-grade synthetic — offered in 48 standard colours with airworthiness compliance across FAR 25.853 and EASA frameworks.
| Cost of ownership | Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | ISO/IEC 17025 | — |
| Nadcap scope | Non-Metallic Materials Testing — Flammability (awarded Dec 2021) | — |
| Regulatory approval | EASA Production Organisation Approval (POA) | — |
| Certificate issued | EASA-recognised test certificate | — |
| Flammability standards covered | FAR/CS 25.853 (vertical + horizontal Bunsen burner, OSU heat release) | — |
| OEM smoke/toxicity standards | ABD 0031 (Airbus), BSS 7238 (Boeing) | — |
| Middle East lab location | Etihad Engineering facility, Abu Dhabi International Airport | — |
| Third-party testing | Available (airlines, OEMs, MROs, DOs) | — |
| Genuine leather grades available | — | 3 |
| Standard colours (genuine + TEC) | — | 48 |
| TEC-Leather weight | — | ~1 kg/m² |
| TEC-Leather aviation flammability | — | FAR 25.853 compliant |
| Fireblocking layer required (TEC-Leather) | — | Not required |
| Chemical safety | — | Phthalate-free, non-cytotoxic |
| Cleaning method | — | Water or alcohol solution |
| Thermal performance | — | Breathable; prevents heat build-up |
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