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Is it true that the black leather-like material is really recycled tire rubber?

April 26, 2017Black leather-like material recycled rubber tire

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Is it true that the black leather-like material is really recycled tire rubber?

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Yes it is. Used tires are ground up and reconstituted along with binding materials into rubber sheeting that is about 40% post-consumer recycled. The material is very soft and supple with a suede-like finish. With use, it will burnish to a low gloss.