Facts On Faux Leather Handbags

By Lenore Bolton


Faux leather is an artificial type of leather that comes in fabric form or a finish that is meant to be a substitute for real leathers. There are many products such as furniture, clothing, upholstery and even faux leather handbags out there that you can buy. They are not only great but their prices are also much more affordable than real leathers.

They are all manufactured differently depending on where they will be used. They have to be very strong to be able to stand any stresses and strains when they are put in place. This way ensures that the final product is durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Many confuse it with plastic but they are different in composition. Faux leathers comes in different types such as poromeric, koskin and leatherette. Their methods of manufacture also vary since they are to be used under different conditions and for many different uses.

Certain laptop covers, wallets and other forms of consumer goods are mainly made of koskin. It is composed of cow hide and leatherette can be made of a natural or synthetic fabric base that has a coat of PVC on it. You can find this leatherette mostly on the covers of books or even lingerie.

Poromeric type is fiber based and coated with some form of synthetic material. It can be easily cleaned and has a glossy finish but it is also quite stiff. The poromeric type can usually be found in seat covers since they do not fade or crack as easily as real leathers and are very easy to clean. It cannot be used to make clothes since it is highly flammable and is non-porous.

This type is taken to be environmentally friendly even though it is synthetic. Vegans and eco-friendly people also get to use them as no animals have to be killed. You will also be able to get a color and pattern of your choice since there are many. Their durability is also quite high plus they do not fade that easily and many of them have high gloss that people love. Some come as UV resistant and are quite easy to keep clean without cracking the natural look of it.

The main disadvantages of this material are that it does not have the same patina and luster as real leathers and it does not breathe. Original leathers are also much softer and it cannot be torn as easily as faux types. Real leathers are also more environmentally friendly than faux type.

The faux leather handbags makers have gained a lot of popularity recently because it is a great material to use. They also last much longer than bags made of other materials. They are not only very easy to maintain but they have a lot of information on them online and you can thus get great ideas on how to maintain your bag from these online sources. You now know the difference between these types of leathers, so you can make an informed decision on what to purchase.




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