Perforated car leather MK1 (A1) – Nappa smooth leather skin
Exclusive leather for demanding projects
Are you looking for high-quality,
perforated MK1 (A1) automotive leather for restoration work or custom upholstery projects? Then our MK1 series made of fine nappa leather is the ideal choice. It is a uniformly perforated, supple genuine leather – pollutant-free, ecologically tanned, and of outstanding quality. It's ideal for seats, door panels, and design projects in automotive construction. This leather series also has a wide range of uses outside of vehicle interiors.
The leather used is fine
Porsche Nappa leather – supple, perforated, and ideal for exclusive vehicle interiors. The leather comes from Germany and impresses with its consistent quality and controlled origin.
Proven standard perforation in vehicle construction
The
MK1 (A1) pattern is one of the most established perforations in the industry. It features a regular perforation of
7.0 × 3.5 mm , a diameter of
1.1 mm ± 0.2 mm, and a punched area of 5.6% . This structure not only provides a classic look but also functional ventilation—especially in seating areas and interior trim.
This perforation is a
standard pattern for Mercedes, Opel, Ford, Porsche, and many more, and is frequently used by both professional saddlers and private users.
Ecological mineral tanning & natural quality
Our
MK1 (A1) automotive leather is produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It is obtained from
ecological mineral tanning and complies with all current EU guidelines. The leather is free of AZO dyes and completely harmless to health. Every leather hide is a natural product and exhibits typical characteristics such as scars or slight color variations – making each hide unique. This ensures that leather remains a genuine natural material with character.
Our leather meets the tested basic values of the automotive industry and is tested according to relevant DIN and ISO standards.
Processing & Delivery Form
This
perforated nappa leather is available as a carefully cut
half or quarter hide . Thanks to its thickness of approximately
1.1 to 1.3 mm, the leather is particularly easy to work with: whether sewing, gluing, tacking, or stretching – all common upholstery and saddlery processing techniques are easily possible.
This leather is ideal for vehicle interiors—especially
cars, mobile homes, classic cars, and boats . The material is also versatile in furniture, bag making, and decorative projects. This leather series is an excellent choice wherever
functionality meets a high-quality look .
Trust through quality
Our customers appreciate not only the quality of the materials, but also our personal advice and practical
sample service .
Test the quality yourself – we would be happy to send you a sample piece for preliminary testing (dimensions: approx. 10 × 10 cm).
