Real Leather Hides vs Faux Leather Fabric

Choosing the right materials for your project can be challenging.

 

It’s important to note that the term “leather” is sometimes used to describe materials that are not leather at all. Faux leathers, such as PU and PVC, are synthetic materials designed to mimic the look and feel of real leather but lack its natural properties and durability.

Faux leather (also referred to as “leatherette” or “vegan” leather) is often considered as a lower cost alternative to genuine leather. Genuine leather is in high demand and for good reasons. Real leather has an inviting feel, it provides exceptional durability, and quality leather improves with age. In a previous blog, we discussed two types of faux leather: bi-cast and bonded leather. Here, we continue the comparison with two additional types of faux leather: PU faux leather fabric and PVC faux leather fabric.

PU Faux Leather Fabric

PU leather fabric is made by applying or laminating a 100% polyurethane finish to a base material. Typical base materials

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