Plymouth-Based Eastex Products Launches ArmorHide – New Anti-Scratch Synthetic Leather
Plymouth, MA (September 29, 2026) — Eastex Products, a leading supplier of engineered textile solutions, today announced the launch of ArmorHide, a durable synthetic leather engineered to provide exceptional resistance to scratching, abrasion, repeated cleaning, and everyday wear.
Constructed with a 100% PVC surface bonded to a stable polyester backing, ArmorHide combines a smooth, consistent appearance with the durability required for high-use applications. Its specialized anti-scratch finish helps protect against surface marring, while the polyester backing provides stability for cutting, sewing, and upholstery fabrication.
“Manufacturers need upholstery materials that can maintain their appearance and performance despite repeated use and cleaning,” said Steve Schroeder, Vice President of Textile Sales. “ArmorHide was developed to provide that combination of durability, cleanability, and fabrication versatility for applications across a wide range of markets.”
Engineered for Durability, Cleanability and Long-Term Performance
ArmorHide is designed for applications where surfaces are regularly exposed to friction, cleaning, and everyday wear.
- Anti-Scratch Surface: Engineered finish improves resistance to surface marring and everyday wear.
- High Abrasion Resistance: Withstands up to 100,000 Martindale abrasion cycles.
- Durable, Stable Construction: Polyester backing provides stability for cutting, sewing, and upholstery fabrication.
- Compliance: Meets CAL TB117-2013 and stated REACH/CPSIA phthalate requirements.
Designed for Multi-Market Applications
ArmorHide’s combination of durability, cleanability, and anti-scratch performance makes it suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Healthcare: Exam chairs and tables, waiting-room seating, upholstered surfaces, and protective components requiring durability and cleanability.
- Seating: Commercial seating and upholstery exposed to frequent use.
- Marine: Upholstered surfaces and components requiring durable, easy-care synthetic leather.
- Travel & Outdoor: Luggage, bags, backpacks, and fabricated protective products.
Proven Performance Specifications
ArmorHide delivers strong performance characteristics for demanding upholstery and fabricated-product applications, including:
- Abrasion Resistance: 100,000 Martindale cycles
- Flammability: Passes CAL TB117-2013
- Composition: 100% polyester backing with 100% PVC coating
- Thickness: 1.1–1.2 mm (±0.2 mm)
- Weight: 540 gsm (±5%)
- Width: 54 in. (±0.5 in.)
Availability
Connect with our technical team to request a sample or quote and begin developing your custom solution at sales@eastexproducts.com.
About Eastex Products
Eastex Products is a supplier of technical textiles and performance materials serving customers across healthcare, seating, marine, tactical, industrial, travel and outdoor, safety, and other specialized markets. Eastex offers an extensive selection of stocked textiles along with custom textile solutions designed around customers’ specific performance and application requirements. Learn more at https://eastexproducts.com/products/armorhide-anti-scratch-synthetic-leather/
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