What is PU leather?

PU leather is synthetic leather. It is a kind of Genuine imitation leather made of polyurethane, a kind of plastic with a similar feel and appearance to Genuine leather; this kind of synthetic leather does not involve animals, 100% PU leather is artificial material or artificial leather that does not involve animals. If you want to make sure that no animals are harmed during the manufacturing process of the leather products you buy, make sure that the leather products you buy are not mixed with Genuine leather (including the double-sided leather containing Genuine leather)

PU leather can also be combined with Genuine leather to make double-sided leather. The separate Genuine leather substrate will be covered by the PU leather substrate, which means that the finished leather made in this way will no longer be regarded as vegan leather. Vegan leather users will be much less likely to buy such leather products.

PU leather is made using a plastic polyurethane or polyurethane coating and applying these materials to a fiber substrate. It is often used to make car seats and leather furniture.

Advantages of PU leather

Generally speaking, the cost of PU leather is lower than Genuine leather because it is simpler to manufacture than Genuine leather. PU does not absorb water, is easy to clean, and 100% PU leather is entirely vegetal. Unlike Genuine leather, PU leather does not dry out in texture over time. PU leather is sustainable, made with fewer resources, and is more eco-friendly.

How do you identify PU leather?

The easiest way to identify PU leather is to look at the hangtag and description of the product. If the product may not have a hangtag or label, you can tell by the price, which is generally much cheaper than Genuine leather. Because PU leather is simpler to produce and involves much cheaper materials. PU leather is a synthetic material, so PU leather will give off a distinctive smell belonging to plastic or chemical that Genuine leather does not have.

Conducting a waterproof test is also an easy way to judge leather. Genuine leather will absorb water, while PU leather will not absorb moisture (it is not recommended to conduct a waterproof test related to leather products you do not own)

If you have an observant eye, you can simply tell the difference between leather products by looking at them. Genuine leather will have some imperfections and natural grain, which is why genuine leather products have a vintage natural look. PU leather, on the other hand, has a less natural-looking grain, and the grain appearance can be seen to be artificially made.

Tianhai pu leather supplier professional production PU leather，Microfiber leather and PVC leather，etc. PU is the abbreviation of polyurethane and its chemical name is "polyurethane". PU leather is the skin of polyurethane. At present, it is widely used in the decoration of luggage, clothing, shoes, vehicles, and furniture.

After years of market certification, it has been affirmed by the majority of users. PU leather has a wide range of applications, large quantities, and many varieties. It is traditional natural leather. Insatiable. The quality of PU leather is also good or bad. Good PU leather is even more expensive than real leather. It has a good shaping effect and a bright surface!