Does PU mean fake leather

 

Does PU mean fake leather?

 

In the leather industry, PU leather and artificial leather are often mentioned terms, but the difference and connection between them are often confusing.
First of all, PU leather is not all artificial leather. PU leather, full name of polyurethane coated leather, is a kind of leather coated with polyurethane resin on the base cloth. It has good wear resistance, water resistance and flexibility, PU leather is widely used in bags, office products and furniture because of its low cost and easy processing.We maintain a busy network of forestry and social development staff along with local facilitators in the areas we work

Artificial leather is a broader concept, depending on the production process and material, artificial leather can be divided into the following main categories:
PVC leather: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is made by coating PVC resin on the substrate, which has good wear resistance and water resistance, but it is poor in air permeability and easy to age and harden.

PU leather: As mentioned earlier, PU leather is coated with polyurethane resin on the base cloth, which has good softness and elasticity. It is lighter, softer and more durable than PVC leather.
Microfiber leather: This leather is made of microfiber material, which has a very high degree of imitation and good permeability. More environmentally friendly, but the price will be higher.

Recycled leather: Recycled leather is made by reprocessing scraps and waste from natural leather. It retains some of the characteristics of natural leather, such as breathability and durability.

Understanding the classification and characteristics of these artificial leathers can help wholesalers better choose suitable products, the most cost-effective, the most commonly used is PU leather, but if you pursue better quality, you can choose leather materials. PU leather is a kind of artificial leather, but the world of artificial leather is far richer and more diverse than we think.