One would think an organic material like leather would be immune to such technical advancements. It couldn't be further from the truth. Few interior finish materials carry more of that weight than leather. Both the technical and aesthetic advancements of aviation leather are soaring.
Leather remains the single most common upholstery material across business and VIP aviation, accounting for roughly 30 percent of cabin material revenue industry-wide, according to recent market research. Woven fabrics and performance textiles trail at around 21 percent,