What is the difference between PU and PVC leather?

PVC is easy to maintain and won't get moldy. But it is easy to become brittle and hard. If you pay attention to maintenance, you can extend the service life. PU will peel off after being used for some time, and its wear resistance will be poor. In terms of stretch resistance, PU is better and is not easy to be torn. In this regard, PU and PVC have their own merits.

PU is softer than PVC, has better toughness, and feels better because PU has better toughness and can withstand greater tension so that PU can be used for fabrics and load-bearing parts. PVC is used for linings and non-load-bearing parts. PU is closer to the dermis, has air permeability, and makes parts in direct contact with the human body. PVC will not emit heat, and heat will accumulate. The experience will be uncomfortable. In terms of comfort, PU is even better.

PU leather is more complicated than PVC leather in terms of the production process. The pattern of PVC is pressed steel. The design of PU is thermally pasted on the surface of semi-finished PU with pattern paper. We need to wait for it to cool before proceeding to the next step. The number of times the pattern paper is used is about five times. The pattern paper was scrapped after five times of use. This increases the production cost of PU to a certain extent. Some customized PU leathers are more expensive. In terms of price, PVC is lower.

PVC feels harder because of it. Therefore, many reagents must be added to reduce the hardness and improve the feel when making clothes. Most of these reagents are harmful to the human body. Therefore, PVC has gradually been eliminated from the clothing field. Pu is closer to the dermis in chemical structure and does not need to add harmful substances to reduce the hardness. So he will not become brittle or stiff. In this regard, PU has gradually replaced PVC.

PU and PVC have their advantages and disadvantages, and their usage is also different. If you don't know whether you should use PU or PVC, you can contact us. We are not only PU leather fabric suppliers but also PVC leather manufacturers. We can give you the most appropriate advice from a professional perspective. Contact us for a quote!