Rockol RSL

Premium Natural and Vegetable Fatliquor for Soft Leather, Gloves, Suede, and Nubuck

 

Rockol RSL is a high-performance anionic fatliquor based on sulphited natural and vegetable oils, specially developed to produce soft, full, and durable leather. It is particularly suitable for the manufacture of premium gloves, suede, nubuck, sheep nappa, and soft upper leathers.

 

Its balanced formulation provides exceptional softness, fullness, tear resistance, and a pleasant velvet touch while maintaining excellent dyeing properties and stability against electrolytes.

 

 

Key Features & Benefits:

 

  • Based on sulphited natural and vegetable oils.
  • Provides excellent softness and fullness.
  • Produces a mellow handle and velvet touch.
  • Improves tear strength and leather durability.
  • Highly resistant to electrolytes.
  • Does not affect dye shades.
  • Suitable for suede, nubuck, gloves, and soft leathers.
  • Excellent compatibility with other fatliquors and leather chemicals.
  • Can be used as a standalone fatliquor in most applications.

 

 

Product Description:

 

Rockol RSL is an anionic leather fatliquor designed to deliver outstanding softness, flexibility, and fullness to a wide range of leather articles. Formulated from carefully selected natural and vegetable oils, it penetrates deeply into the leather fiber structure, enhancing the mechanical properties and improving the final appearance of the leather.

 

The product imparts a smooth, mellow handle and a soft velvet touch, making it particularly suitable for premium leather goods where comfort and aesthetics are essential.

 

Rockol RSL offers excellent electrolyte stability and does not interfere with dye shades, ensuring uniform color development and consistent leather quality.

 

 

Technical Specifications

Property

Specification

Appearance

Clear Red Wine Liquid

Chemical Nature

Sulphited Natural and Vegetable Oils

Ionicity

Anionic

Solid Content

80 ± 2%

pH (1:10 Solution)

5.0–6.5

Solubility

Soluble in Water

Packaging

200 kg PE Drums, 1000 kg IBC Tanks

Shelf Life

12 Months

 

 

Applications:

 

Rockol RSL is recommended for the production of:

  • Leather gloves
  • Suede leather
  • Nubuck leather
  • Sheep nappa
  • Goat gloves
  • Goat lining leather
  • Soft cow upper leather
  • Garment leather
  • Leather accessories

 

The product can be applied during:

  • Chrome tanning stage
  • Main fatliquoring stage
  • Retanning processes

 

 

 

Recommended Dosage:

 

The recommended dosage depends on the leather article and the desired softness.

 

Leather Type

Recommended Dosage

Sheep Nappa

8%

Goat Gloves

10%

Goat Lining

4–5%

Soft Cow Upper

7%

 

Dosages are based on shaved weight and may be adjusted according to process requirements.

 

 

Performance Advantages:

 

Superior Softness and Velvet Touch

Rockol RSL gives leather a pleasant, mellow handle and a luxurious velvet touch, making it ideal for premium leather products.

 

Improved Fullness and Tear Strength

The product enhances leather fullness while increasing tear resistance and mechanical strength, contributing to longer-lasting leather articles.

 

Excellent Dye Compatibility

Rockol RSL does not alter or dull dye shades, ensuring bright, uniform, and consistent colors.

 

Electrolyte Stability

Its excellent resistance to electrolytes makes Rockol RSL suitable for a wide range of leather processing conditions.

 

 

Why Choose Rockol RSL?

 

  • Natural and vegetable oil-based formulation.
  • Suitable for high-quality soft leathers.
  • Excellent softness and fullness.
  • Improves leather durability.
  • Maintains dye brilliance.
  • Ideal for gloves, suede, nubuck, and nappa leather.

 

 

Storage and Handling:

 

Store Rockol RSL in tightly sealed containers in a cool and dry area.

 

Recommended storage conditions:

  • Storage temperature: 5°C–25°C
  • Protect from direct sunlight.
  • Avoid freezing.
  • Keep containers tightly closed to prevent evaporation and contamination.

 

Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before handling or using the product.

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