Durli Leathers is a benchmark in the market, especially when it comes to automotive crust leather. It has over six decades of tradition, excellence and quality, both in the service it provides and in the products it offers.
Known for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, it offers high-performance semi-finished leathers that meet the rigorous demands of the automotive industry.
With a focus on automotive purposes, Durli produces semi-finished automotive crust leather, which comes about through an exclusive transformation process starting from wet blue.
Brazilian automotive leather is the most widely used for car upholstery in the world, and Durli Leathers stands out as one of the main suppliers of this material.
According to the Brazilian Leather Project, Brazilian leather is part of the global automotive market, where 37% of exports are destined for car coverings. In all, Brazil exports 79% of its total leather production, approximately 181 million square meters per year.
Understand the main reasons for choosing Durli automotive leather:
1- Consistency, High Quality, Use of Cutting
Consistency is a key factor when it comes to automotive crust leather, and that's what Durli has achieved throughout its development, generating operational efficiency in its customers' subsequent processes. Major investments have been made in state-of-the-art machinery, the best hides found in the world, and a strong team focused on this sector, in order to achieve the quality standard provided, with optimum yield, standardized and reliable footage.
The standards of excellence and stability of the technical and laboratory attributes required are fully met by processing with standardized formulations. In addition, the certifications prove the company's commitment to continuous improvement and compliance with quality requirements.
These certifications are:
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- LWG Gold - this is one of the most rigorous certifications, offered by the non-profit organization for sustainable leather production, Leather Working Group. The seal means that the company meets strict criteria and complies with the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic;
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- ISO 9001 - this international standard is used to recognize quality management systems, or QMS. It exists to help companies establish and maintain structures that provide consistent products and services with a standard of excellence;
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- IATF 16949 - finally, this certification is an international standard for automotive quality management systems, which is in the process of being implemented. It is characterized by a series of comprehensive requirements that guarantee products and services of high quality and consistency.
This consistency can also be seen in meeting deadlines and in all the logistics involved in delivering the automotive crust leather. Individualized service is offered, as well as efficient support and monitoring of the paperwork required for sales and after-sales processes.
2 - Various Sources of Raw Materials
The excellence of Durli leathers in the products supplied to the automotive industry comes from the different origins of the leather, which comes from Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Germany.
Brazilian leather stands out for both its quality and quantity. The country is one of the largest producers in the world. And the products produced by Durli with Brazilian leather are characterized by resistance, durability and sustainability.
Also noteworthy is the production of leathers of North American origin, especially known for the high quality of leathers from the Angus and Hereford breeds. In addition, part of the global diversity of Durli leathers also includes leathers from Germany, recognized worldwide for their nobility, with sizes up to 5.8 m2 and equally renowned for their quality.
Mexican leathers, predominantly full grain and sanded grain, stand out for their versatility and cost-effectiveness.
In order to offer the highest quality automotive crust leather, Durli Leathers has acquired a plant in Mexico exclusively for the sector, where the most advanced technologies are used in the process. The certified automotive crust leather produced at this plant is a sustainable option, with responsible production and a stable and secure supply, contributing to effective supply chain management, with guaranteed volume and delivery times for companies in the automotive sector.
3 - Advanced Technology Equipment
Another reason why Durli Leathers is an excellent choice in the automotive crust leather market is the advanced technology used in all stages of production.
After the drying and stretching processes to remove excess moisture and open up the fibers, the leather goes through vacuum pre-drying equipment. The dryer reduces the percentage of moisture according to each customer's specifications, making your product as personalized as possible.
After preliminary vacuum drying, the leather goes through natural air drying and/or one of the three dryers depending on its characteristics: LTD, TAIC or RF.
The LTD stationary dryer uses air conditioning and controlled temperatures to remove moisture from the leather. The process is designed for nappa leather, full grain leather, firm leather and soft leather.
The TAIC drying system is also present, in which case the leather is dried evenly, avoiding points of excess or lack of moisture. Time is reduced, which increases productivity and reduces energy consumption. The leather produced has a superior texture and consistency, making it ideal for leather with fine engravings or engraved articles in general.
One of the newest technologies implemented in the semi-finished leather process is radiofrequency drying. This treatment operates only in the presence of water, making for more homogeneous drying. With this machinery, time is reduced and the softness of the leather is increased, resulting in a final product that is uniformly dry and has balanced humidity throughout its surface. This technology is aimed at special, more delicate leathers that require less heat, such as chrome free and bio-leather, among others.
The high technology used means that the results delivered are always of the highest standard.
4 - Highly Qualified Technical Team
One of Durli Leathers 's great differentials is its highly qualified technical team. The company's professionals are experts in every stage of the leather production process, from the selection of hides to the final finishing.
In line with the social aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, the company invests in training, research and innovation for its 1,500 active employees.
As well as training to ensure that the entire team is up to date with the best practices and innovations in the sector.
The entire Durli Leathers team is prepared to meet and exceed customer expectations, offering products that stand out for their quality, innovation and consistency.
5 - Serving the largest Tier 2 automotive suppliers in the European, North American and Asian markets
Durli Leathers serves the automotive industry's largest Tier 2 suppliers in the European, North American and Asian markets, with a strong specialization in automotive crust leather.
High-quality leathers are supplied to automotive upholstery finishers and cutters, ensuring that major global brands, such as Hyundai in South Korea, Toyota, Honda and Nissan in Japan, GM and BMW in North America, and Stellantis and FCA cars in the European market, receive premium materials for their vehicles.
With a monthly production of 500,000 hides, Durli Leathers stands out for its durability and sustainability, attributes valued by automakers who have returned to natural leather after testing synthetic alternatives.
"We are positioned as the third link in the supply chain, what we call Tier 3. Our idea is for Durli Leathers to play a vital role in ensuring a consistent and reliable supply for automotive companies around the world," comments Ricardo Rommel, Durli's automotive sales manager for the overseas market.
Serving these demanding markets demonstrates our ability to meet rigorous international standards of quality and performance, sustainability and innovation. This includes leathers with high resistance and durability to more sophisticated and luxurious options, always according to your preference.
6 - Leather customization
Another reason to choose Durli automotive leather is the meticulous customization capacity, which perfectly aligns with customer demands and the particularities of each article and specification.
Durli understands that each automotive project has its own requirements and therefore offers a customization service that goes beyond the conventional.
Customization begins with the treatment of color, softness and texture, carried out using innovative and careful techniques by highly trained professionals. Every detail is carefully adjusted to ensure that it results in a final product that not only meets, but exceeds expectations.
In addition, Durli specializes in the production of automotive crust leathers (semi-finished), using standardized formulations and excellent inputs. The high technology used in the production process ensures that each piece of semi-finished leather is of the highest quality, ready to be finished to the customer's exact specifications.
This personalized approach allows Durli to meet a wide range of needs, from leathers with luxurious finishes to those requiring greater durability and resistance.
Choosing Durli semi-finished automotive leather means opting for a product that combines tradition and innovation, offering quality and excellence for over six decades. Durli stands out not only for the consistency and quality of its products, but also for the diversity of leather origins, the use of advanced technology equipment and a highly qualified technical team.
Contact us and see for yourself why Durli Leathers is ideal for your automotive leather.