Innovation - patent pending

Innovation – patent pending

Van Doorn Exclusief is working on a refined technological development in the field of leather and synthetic leather treatment, focusing on functionality, comfort, and safety. This development is part of a carefully structured process that combines high-quality materials, practical applicability, and user experience.

The technology involves a pressure-sensitive anti-slip coating for natural leather and synthetic leather, designed for application on high-quality seating and contact surfaces. Intended applications include, among others, equestrian saddles and medical seating and reclining furniture, where stability, control, comfort, and safety are essential.

In equestrian saddle applications, the technology aims to improve stability between the rider and the saddle. In current practice, additional grip is often achieved through rider equipment with integrated grip materials, such as silicone or rubber-like zones, which affect the contact between rider and saddle. This approach primarily places the functional grip with the rider's equipment.

The developed pressure-sensitive anti-slip coating aims to shift this function to the saddle surface itself. By temporarily providing extra grip under load, the technology can contribute to a stable and controlled seat. Improved grip between rider and saddle can contribute to an increased sense of safety and a reduced risk of unwanted movements, without the need for additional grip materials in rider equipment. This allows the saddle surface to retain its natural suppleness, appearance, and freedom of movement, while simultaneously providing the desired stability during riding.

Within this application, the technology is in a testing phase, where practical tests are being conducted in collaboration with experienced dressage riders active at a high level. Within this ongoing testing phase, initial positive user experiences have already been reported by participating riders regarding the perceived sense of stability, control, and safety during riding. These preliminary findings serve as an indication of the intended functionality and provide input for further optimization and validation of the technology under intensive and realistic use conditions, including functioning without the use of silicone or rubber grip in rider equipment.

For medical seating and reclining furniture, the development focuses on supporting a stable and safe sitting posture, particularly in situations where unwanted sliding or displacement must be limited. The temporary increase in grip under load can contribute to enhanced user safety and comfort, while the surface retains its supple and accessible character.

As soon as the load is reduced or removed, the leather or synthetic leather retains its original suppleness, appearance, and comfort. The technology is currently in the patent pending phase and is being investigated within a controlled development and testing environment. The ongoing testing phase, including the first positive user signals, is aimed at further substantiating and verifying the intended functionality, with the safety aspect included as a relevant functional effect, to support further development towards sustainable and responsible professional applications.

Van Doorn Exclusief applies a careful and selective approach to the further development and application of this technology.