What Is PU Leather?
PU is a man-made material, short for Polyurethane. PU leather is made by covering the second and third layers of natural leather with a polyurethane surface layer through special processing methods, which makes the leather surface present various colors and patterns. It is also very breathable and resistant to folding and wearing.
PU leather is commonly used to make bags, clothing, vehicle cushions, furniture, etc., which is known as artificial leather. It has the texture of genuine leather and is very strong and durable. With the addition of other materials, the toughness, permeability, and wear resistance of PU leather are further strengthened. There is no doubt that the performance of such a product is superior to other leathers.
Advantages of PU Leather
Cost-Effective
PU leather is made of chemical materials plus two layers of cowhide, which is not expensive in terms of raw materials. So PU leather shoes and clothes are quite cheap compared to other leather. Take PU leather clothes, for example, at a relatively cheap price. You can buy a PU leather coat with a fashionable pattern and style.
Easy Maintenance
PU leather maintenance is relatively simple compared to genuine leather. Daily cleaning only requires a damp cloth to wipe off the dust on the surface. I stick to more difficult to complex stains, you can choose to use a special leather cleaner to clean. There is no need to spend excessive time, energy, and money to clean.
Color & Style
Due to its special manufacturing process, PU leather has a large variety of textures and colors. Whether you are shopping for PU leather shoes or PU fur coats, you can easily choose a color or style that meets your taste. Moreover, the difference in pattern color does not affect the quality of PU leather. And its wear resistance and air permeability are still good with various colors and textures.
Durable
PU leather is very durable. It has the following two characteristics. First, its anti-folding ability can be comparable with real leather. At normal temperature, it can bend 200,000 times without cracks. Meanwhile, in low temperatures (-20 degrees Celsius) it can bend 30000 times without cracks. Second, it has great wear resistance. PU leather can withstand wind and sun as an upper and strong pulling as a garment.
Environmentally Friendly
PU leather is an environmentally friendly material. Its main raw materials are waste cowhide and chemical materials. Many environmentalists believe that the use of leather harms too many animals, such as cattle and sheep. PU leather, on the other hand, is harmless to animals and the environment. In addition, discarded PU leather products can also be recycled, which is more environmentally friendly.
Applications of PU Leather
Sofas and Upholstery Decorations for Furniture and Cars
Due to its outstanding performance, PU leather is used in many daily objects, such as sofas in large furniture, TV walls, and other wall decorations. PU leather is a large area decoration in addition to beautiful high-grade but also has a certain waterproof performance, while easy to clean. It is also a good choice for car seat material, which is heat-proof and wear-resistant.
Suitcases and Bags
PU leather is widely used to produce suitcases and bags, which are usually beautiful and practical. Cases and bags made of PU leather are usually beautiful and practical, while it is of great water resistance.
Clothes and Shoes
Coats made of PU leather are warm in severe winter. When it comes to shoes, PU leather is cost-effective compared to real leather and has various patterns and colors for customers. Besides, PU leather shoes and coats are light, letting you be more flexible when walking or hiking on them.
Where to Buy High-quality PU Leather?
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