skai® Palma NF
skai® Palma NF is part of the skai® Collection, offering a premium faux leather upholstery material with a refined calf leather grain and subtle embossed finish. Designed for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, residential and public environments, Palma NF combines durability with an elegant appearance, making it ideal for seating, upholstery and interior furnishing applications. Manufactured in Germany, it delivers exceptional abrasion resistance, flame-retardant performance and easy maintenance for demanding interiors.
Description
skai® Palma NF is part of the premium skai® Collection, developed as a high-performance upholstery material that combines the elegant appearance of fine calf leather with the practicality and durability required for demanding commercial interiors.
Its subtle embossed leather grain provides a refined, contemporary finish while remaining highly versatile across a wide range of upholstery projects. Suitable for hospitality, healthcare, public buildings, offices, retail environments, residential interiors and leisure facilities, Palma NF has been designed to deliver both aesthetic appeal and long-term performance.
Manufactured in Germany, skai® Palma NF is engineered to withstand intensive daily use. The material offers excellent abrasion resistance, outstanding tear strength and is resistant to blood, urine and common disinfectants, making it particularly suitable for healthcare and high-traffic public environments. It is also flame retardant to multiple international standards and provides excellent colour fastness and easy maintenance throughout its service life.
Technical Properties
Subfamily: Palma NF
Brand: skai®
Composition: Approx. 85% PVC Compound, 15% Cotton Knitted Backing
Weight: 780g/m² ±50g
Thickness: 1.2mm ±0.2mm
Width: 137cm
Roll Length: 30m
Finish: Fine Calf Leather Grain
Style: Contemporary Faux Leather
Abrasion Resistance: ≥300,000 Martindale
Light Fastness: Level 7 (DIN EN ISO 105-B02)
Fire Performance:
- DIN 4102-1 B1
- DIN EN 13501-1 B s3 d0
- BS5852 IS0, IS1 & IS5
- DIN EN 1021 Parts 1 & 2
- IMO FTPC Part 8
- Additional international certifications
Features
- Vegan
- Blood & Urine Resistant
- Disinfectant Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- Easy Clean
- Long Lasting
- Tear Resistant
- High Light Fastness
Application & Processing
Suitable for many kinds of upholstery and coverings throughout the upholstery industry. skai® Palma NF is particularly suitable for hospitality, healthcare, education, public buildings, offices, residential interiors and commercial furniture applications.
The material can be processed using standard upholstery methods including sewing, tacking, stapling, gluing and nailing.
Please note: Do not use coloured adhesives or solvent-based adhesives when processing the material.
Material Care
To maintain the appearance and performance of skai® Palma NF, clean the surface regularly using a warm mild soap solution or approved skai® cleaner together with a soft microfibre cloth.
Avoid abrasive cleaning products, bleach or harsh chemical cleaners.
Although highly resistant to everyday wear, colour transfer from denim or heavily dyed textiles should be removed promptly to minimise staining. Regular cleaning will help preserve the material’s appearance and extend its service life.
