Synthetic Leather and its Utility

Artificial or synthetic leather (also known as faux leather) is an alternative for authentic leather in upholstery, fabrics, footwear and automobile industries.

It is chosen as a substitute for genuine leather for it gives the desired leather look is pocket friendly and has low maintenance.

Two types of artificial leather are:

●     PU Synthetic Leather

●     PVC Leather

They basically differ in the materials used in their make and in their methods of production.

Jasch Industries Ltd. is an elite PU Synthetic Leather Manufacturer in India and is known for its brilliant make across India and abroad.

PU Synthetic Leather is called bi-cast or split leather as well. Its abbreviated form of polyurethane synthetic leather for it has a polyurethane coating. This coating protects the synthetic leather from corrosion, abrasion, weathering and other degrading processes.

PU Synthetic Leather is made from leftovers from the process of real leather making is over. Owing to this reason, it is also known as reconstituted leather.

PVC Leather (Polyvinyl chloride leather) is made by chemically altering vinyl. It is the first synthetic Leather made in the world.

Leatherette which is a plastic covered fabric base is also covered with polyvinyl chloride.

PVC Leather has a fabric leather backing and plastic surface coating.

Polyvinyl chloride is mixed with stabilizers, plasticizers and lubricants in order to provide protection to it. They provide softness and flexibility to the base materials used as well.

PVC Leather typically uses rayon, nylon, cotton or polyester as base materials. PVC Leather is made breathable by addition of pores during its production.

People are opting for PU and PVC Synthetic Leather for the wide range of benefits they provide over the real thing.

Polyurethane (PU) and Polyvinyl Synthetic Leathers are:

●     Durable

●     Inexpensive

●     Stain Resistant

●     Easy to clean

They provide real leather texture and an antique look. They don't crack or fade easily as well.

Jasch Industries Ltd. is also a leading PVC Leather Manufacturer in India producing superior quality artificial leather. It is a Coated Fabrics Manufacturer in India as well making long lasting, durable and weather resistant coated fabrics.