Side-by-side
Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather vs ZIM Crew Rest Module
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft Interior Fit-Out.
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.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
ZIM Crew Rest Module
by ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
A removable lower-deck crew rest module that fits into the aircraft cargo bay to provide certified rest facilities for cabin or flight crew on ultra-long-haul operations.
| Cost of ownership | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather | ZIM Crew Rest Module |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather | ZIM Crew Rest Module |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Installation location | — | Lower-deck cargo compartment (removable) |
| Occupancy type | — | In-flight rest berths (not occupied during taxi, T/O, or landing) |
| Regulatory compliance basis | — | FAR Part 25 / CS-25 special conditions (fire, egress, smoke detection, O2) |
| Design approval | — | EASA Part-21J (ZIM design organisation EASA.21J.449) |
| Removal | — | Removable to restore full cargo capacity when not required |
Decide
Ask Aviation Souk to pick for your tender.
The AI weighs both products against your specific brief — airport, certifications, lead time, budget — and tells you which fits.
Ask the AI →