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EU REACH & CE Standards

Genuine Leather Outerwear, REACH Chemical Safety & CE EN 17092 Motorcycle Standards

Tannery chemical certification, zero toxic chromium VI verification, tensile grain tear strength, and CE European protective motorcycle apparel conformity.

1. European Union REACH Regulation (EC No 1907/2006) Compliance

All full-grain, top-grain, and suede leathers tanned for LeatherValley products undergo third-party laboratory assays confirming:

  • Chromium VI < 3.0 mg/kg: Free of hexavalent chromium (carcinogenic skin sensitizer) in strict compliance with ISO 17075 test standards.
  • Zero Banned Azo Dyes: Formulated without any of the 22 regulated carcinogenic aromatic amines according to EN ISO 17234-1.
  • Formaldehyde & Pentachlorophenol (PCP): Maintained strictly below 75 ppm for garments intended for direct epidermal contact.

2. CE EN 17092:2020 Protective Motorcycle Gear Performance

LeatherValley motorcycle suits and jackets are constructed from 1.2mm–1.4mm drum-dyed bovine leather meeting CE EN 17092 structural classes:

  • Class AAA (Severe Risk / Racing): Impact abrasion resistance exceeding 7 seconds on the Darmstadt machine across Zone 1 strike areas (shoulders, elbows, knees, hips).
  • Safety Seam Architecture: Triple-stitched seams featuring dual internal hidden stitches protected from pavement friction abrasion.
  • CE Level 2 Armor Compatibility: Internal pockets accommodate removable viscoelastic EN 1621-1:2012 Level 2 armor protectors.