Silicone Leather Factory – How It's Made in China

60,000㎡ production network, 10+ automated lines. Premium faux leather & silicone leather manufactured to global standards.

World-Class Manufacturing Network

TOPSUN's manufacturing facilities cover over 60,000 square meters across three bases in Dongguan (Guangdong), Yichang (Hubei), and Xiangyang (Hubei). Equipped with state-of-the-art coating, laminating, embossing, and finishing equipment.

Factory Area
60,000+ m²
Monthly Capacity
500,000+ m
Automated lines
10+ lines
R&D Team
10+ R&D engineers
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Our Facilities

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How is Silicone Leather Made

A solvent-free dry coating process where liquid silicone is precision-coated onto release paper, thermally cured, laminated with fabric substrate, and peeled to reveal the finished leather surface.

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Three production configurations: Double Coating (standard) · Roll Coating (surface treatment) · Triple Coating (premium)
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Material Compounding

Silicone polymer base is mixed with crosslinking agent, catalyst, and pigments in a vacuum planetary mixer. The solvent-free paste is degassed to eliminate air bubbles, ensuring a flawless coating surface.

Viscosity: 8,000-15,000 mPa·s Mixing Ratio: 10:1 (A:B) Vacuum: -0.095 MPa
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Release Paper Coating

The silicone compound is applied onto embossed release paper using a knife-over-roll or reverse-roll coater. The paper imparts the final leather texture while serving as a temporary carrier during curing.

Coating Method: Knife-over-roll Layer Thickness: 0.15-0.50 mm Line Speed: 5-15 m/min
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Multi-Zone Thermal Curing

The coated web passes through a multi-zone curing oven with a graduated temperature profile. Heat triggers platinum-catalyzed addition crosslinking, transforming liquid silicone into a solid elastomer film.

Curing Temp: 150-200 °C Zones: 3-5 stages Dwell Time: 60-120 sec/zone
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Substrate Lamination

While the topcoat is still tacky, a textile substrate (polyester, cotton, or blended fabric) is laminated under controlled pressure and heat. This bonds the silicone layer permanently to the fabric backing.

Lamination Pressure: 2-4 kg/cm² Bonding Temp: 120-160 °C Substrate: Polyester / Cotton
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Cooling, Peeling & Winding

The fully cured composite is cooled on chill rollers, then peeled from the release paper to reveal the textured silicone surface. The finished leather is inspected, trimmed, and wound into standard rolls ready for packaging.

Cooling Temp: ≤ 40 °C Roll Width: 1,370-1,500 mm Roll Length: 30-50 m

Process Parameters at a Glance

Key manufacturing data controlled by TOPSUN's precision production system

ParameterValueNotes
Coating MethodKnife-over-roll / Reverse rollSelectable by product spec
Coating Layers2-3 layersDouble or triple coating
Single Layer Thickness0.15-0.50 mmAdjusted per application
Silicone Layer Total0.30-1.20 mmExcluding substrate
Curing Temperature150-200 °CMulti-zone gradient
Curing Time60-120 sec/zone3-5 oven zones
Line Speed5-15 m/minVaries with thickness
Lamination Pressure2-4 kg/cm²Silicone-to-substrate bond
Finished Thickness0.5-2.5 mmIncluding substrate
Production Width1,370-1,500 mmCustomizable
Standard Roll Length30-50 m/rollPer packaging standard

Three Production Configurations

Coating layer count determines performance grade — from standard upholstery to premium automotive interiors

Double Coating

Standard Configuration

Coating Layers2 layers
Curing Cycles2 cycles
Surface FinishTextured
Production SpeedFaster

Roll Coating

Surface Treatment

Coating LayersSurface 1 layer
Curing Cycles1 cycle
Process TypePost-treatment
ApplicationUpgrade existing

Triple Coating

Premium Configuration

Coating Layers3 layers
Curing Cycles3 cycles
Surface FinishSupreme texture
PerformanceHighest grade
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Tested. Certified. Trusted.

Every roll of TOPSUN silicone leather is validated through a multi-stage quality system backed by ISO 10993-5 biocompatibility testing, REACH SVHC screening, and third-party SGS validation. Our in-house R&D center — staffed by 10+ engineers in polymer chemistry and material science — holds multiple invention patents and drives continuous formulation improvement.

Incoming material inspection
In-process quality monitoring
Final product 100% inspection
Full material traceability
10+ R&D engineers
Multiple invention patents
12-month quality warranty
Custom formulation development
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Capacity & Supply Data

Transparent manufacturing and trade parameters for confident procurement planning

Production Capacity

16,000 m
Daily Output
500,000+ m
Monthly Capacity
3
Bases: DG / YC / XY
10+
Automated Lines
7-15 days
Standard Lead Time
5-7 days
Urgent Lead Time
500 m
MOQ
3-5 days
Sample Lead Time

Supply Chain & Export

50,000+ m
Max Single Order
30+
Countries Served
Shenzhen / GZ
Export Ports
T/T · L/C
Payment Terms
12 months
Fixed Pricing Contract
FOB / CIF / DDP
Incoterms
Roll + Pallet
Standard Packaging
Custom
Packaging Available

Factory Audit & Verification

Multiple audit options for confident B2B procurement

Video Factory Tour

Live video walkthrough of production lines, QC labs, and warehousing facilities. Schedule a 30-60 minute guided tour via WhatsApp or email — available within 48 hours.

Third-Party Audit

Welcome SGS, BV, TÜV, or your designated third-party inspector. We provide full access to production records, material certificates, and QC documentation for comprehensive verification.

On-Site Visit

Visit our Shenzhen headquarters or schedule a guided tour of our Dongguan production base — 20 minutes from Shenzhen International Airport. We assist with visa invitation letters and travel arrangements.

With 500,000+ meters monthly capacity across three production bases, TOPSUN is a leading wholesale silicone leather supplier capable of fulfilling bulk orders up to 50,000+ meters per single shipment — with consistent quality across batches.

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