skai® VyP Nappa is part of the Skai Collection, designed to set new standards in comfort, performance and sustainability. This innovative hybrid material combines vinyl and PU to create a breathable upholstery surface with a realistic leather appearance and a soft, premium feel.

Thanks to advanced laif technology, skai® VyP Nappa supports ventilation and moisture transport, making it especially suitable for seating applications where users may sit for long periods. The document highlights its strong breathable performance through both water vapour permeability and air permeability, helping to improve comfort in everyday use.

With low emissions, phthalate-free composition, good hydrolysis resistance, a solvent-free PU component and a dispersion-based finish, skai® VyP Nappa offers a modern and more sustainable upholstery solution. Its strong abrasion resistance, flame-retardant performance and wide colour palette make it a practical and stylish choice for hospitality spaces, public buildings and residential interiors.

Technical Properties

Product Name: skai® VyP Nappa
Material Type: Innovation
Technology: laif technology
Composition: Approx. 63% Vinyl/PU Compound, 37% CO/PES Knitted Fabric
Weight: 720g/m² ± 50g
Thickness: 1.4mm ± 0.2mm
Roll Width: 140cm
Roll Length: 30m
Finish: Realistic leather-look nappa surface
Breathability: Breathable with ventilation and moisture transport performance
Abrasion Resistance: ≥100,000 Martindale
Wyzenbeek: ≥100,000 double rubs
Lightfastness: Level 6
Fire Protection: DIN EN 1021-1+2, BS 5852 IS-0+1, MVSS 302, IMO FTPC P8, CA TB 117-2013, UFAC/NFPA260 Class 1, compliant with CAL AB 2998
Marine Certification: IMO FTPC 2010 Part 8
Properties: Breathable, long-lasting, easy to clean, tear resistant, abrasion resistant, lightfast, extensible, flame protected, phthalate-free, solvent-free, sustainable and vegan
Applications: Public areas, hospitality and residential interiors

Application & Processing

skai® VyP Nappa is suitable for many kinds of upholstery and covering applications within the upholstery industry.

It is especially suitable for modern residential and contract interiors, public buildings and institutions.

skai® VyP Nappa can be processed using standard upholstery methods including sewing, tacking, sticking and nailing.

Please note: Do not use coloured adhesives or solvent-based adhesives.

Fabric Care

To maintain the material properties of skai® VyP Nappa, clean the surface regularly.

Use a suitable skai® cleaning agent or warm, mild soapy water with a microfibre cloth.

Do not use chemical bleach, abrasive cleaning agents, harsh solvents or unsuitable cleaning products.

Staining caused by jeans or other textiles is excluded from any warranty.

Regular cleaning will help preserve the breathable finish, realistic leather-look surface and long-lasting performance of the material.