Artificial/Synthetic leather for manufacturing industry

ACG provides artificial / synthetic leather for shoes,bags,funiture clothes industries to makes products stronger, more durable, safer, cleaner and more beautiful.

Maintenance / Ordinary maintenance

To preserve the beauty of ACG, we recommend that you clean the material regularly, avoiding energetic scrubbing and the use of steaming equipment.

Daily cleaning: dust ACG using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.

Weekly cleaning: after dusting ACG, clean it with a slightly damp, white cotton cloth; avoid using printed cloth or paper towels which could leave ink marks on the material.

Annual cleaning: if the covering is removable, clean it in the washing machine, following the procedure described in the page "General washing instructions".

If the covering is not removable, you can use specific products, or - if they are not on hand - dust it with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with clean water. Wring it out well and clean all ACG material, taking care not to wet the upholstery too deeply; dampen the cloth in clean water, wipe again, and allow to dry well overnight. Rejuvenate the material by brushing it delicately with a soft-bristled brush.

Maintenance / General washing instructions

If there are very large stains on a removable covering, follow these washing instructions carefully.

Washing: in the washing machine, with water temperature at approximately 30°C (85°F) and using a neutral detergent.
Protect any Velcro on the edge of the cover with laundry tabs before starting wash. Never centrifuge ACG.

Drying: air dry; brush material delicately with a soft-bristled brush. Never treat ACG with chlorine bleach.

Ironing: the temperature of the iron must be under 110°C (230°F); always place a white cloth between the iron and the product.

Dry cleaning: never use trichloroethane, and avoid direct contact with steaming equipment; spray extraction machines should be used only at low temperatures.

Never treat ACG with chlorine bleach.

Ironing: the temperature of the iron must be under 110°C (230°F); always place a white cloth between the iron and the product.

Dry cleaning: never use trichloroethane, and avoid direct contact with steaming equipment; spray extraction machines should be used only at low temperatures.

To clean non-removable coverings, follow the "annual cleaning" instructions on

Maintenance / Stain removal

For smaller stains, if specific products are not on hand, follow these instructions.

- Act immediately, within 30 minutes of the stain's formation.
- First, remove the substance which has been spilled with a spoon or plastic spatula, if it is dense (yoghurt, jam, etc.), or with a white paper towel or sponge if it is liquid.
- Never pour the cleaning product directly on the material; rather, use a white cloth or a well-wrung sponge (rinse in clean water each time after wiping and wring out well).
- Try to reduce the stain by working from the edge towards the centre; do not scrub hard, otherwise it could spread or penetrate more deeply.

Depending on the type of stain, you can use water, lemon juice, or pure ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol) as a stain removal agent. Please read the treatment instructions below.

Water-soluble stains:
- Fruit juice, jam, gelatine, syrup, ketchup: lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Blood, egg, feces, urine: cold water (avoid warm water, which could coagulate these substances); rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Liquor, wine, beer, Coca-Cola, tea: lukewarm water; treat any traces of colour with lemon juice, then rinse well.
- Copying pencil, cocoa, chocolate, custard and chocolate sweets, ice cream, mustard: lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.
- Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce, coffee sweetened with sugar: lemon juice, then lukewarm water; rinse by blotting with clean water.

NON-water-soluble stains:
- Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye shadow, perfume, shoe polish, oil and grease, grass stains, markers (including permanent markers): blot with ethyl alcohol, then water, and rinse. Grass and marker stains, especially on light-coloured material, must be treated as soon as possible to keep them from drying.
- Chewing gum and wax: put ice in a plastic bag and set it on the stain; when the substance hardens, chip it away, then treat with ethyl alcohol.

Stubborn stains:
Try repeating the treatments described several times; even stains which are not water-soluble often require subsequent treatment with water.

Old stains of unknown origin:
First treat with lukewarm water, then rinse by blotting with clean water.
If you see the stain begin to dissolve, repeat the treatment; let dry, and if necessary, treat with ethyl alcohol.