You may have experienced the problem that your beautiful handbag made of fabric just doesn't last with everything you carry in it. After all, you not only need to carry your wallet, phone and keys with you, but also other things like lipstick, tampons or even a clean pair of underwear just in case. Getting a bag made of hide can be a solution, since it is strong and lasts much longer. However, this can be problematic if you're an animal lover or out of pocket. This is why faux leather handbags are a great solution.
Faux leather used to be derided because it was so easy to spot as fake. However, today's materials are becoming increasingly realistic looking and feeling. This makes it much easier to make an ethical and economical decision and still look good.
As more people are opting for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the demand for leather alternatives is growing as well. In addition, some types of hide, especially snakeskin, are harvested in a very inhumane way. Growing consumer awareness of where the products they buy actually come from has also made it more socially acceptable to sport artificial hide instead of the real thing.
Consumers don't only think with their conscience, however. They also think with their pocket. This is why many consumers opt for synthetic products. These cost less to manufacture and cleaning and caring for them are usually much cheaper too.
Artificial hide can be made of a variety of materials, usually plastic based. Polyurethane, PVC and acrylic are particularly popular choices. Some manufacturers also use a natural fiber, for instance cotton, and then cover it with a layer of PVC or a similar synthetic.
One disadvantage of the synthetic materials is that they are not very environmentally friendly. Any plastic-type material takes many more years to break down than a natural material would. In addition, plastics are products of the petrochemical industry, which doesn't have the best environmental track record.
However, whereas real animal hides degrade over time, artificial ones last much longer. They are easy to recycle too. Furthermore, an increasing number of these products are being made from recycled materials in the first place. That plastic cup that you had your yogurt from yesterday just might be part of tomorrow's baguette bag instead of ending up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
There are alternatives to plastic-based synthetics too. A product called ocean leather comes from kelp, while the bark of cork trees are not only used in the wine industry, but also to make something called cork leather. At present these products are still very expensive and not very easy to find, but if cost is not really an issue for you, they may be just what you're looking for.
If you do decide to go for faux leather handbags, you will find that there is an endless variety of styles and types of bag to choose from. These range from a carry-all tote to an elegant clutch. All you need is a pair of killer heels to go with it.
Faux leather used to be derided because it was so easy to spot as fake. However, today's materials are becoming increasingly realistic looking and feeling. This makes it much easier to make an ethical and economical decision and still look good.
As more people are opting for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the demand for leather alternatives is growing as well. In addition, some types of hide, especially snakeskin, are harvested in a very inhumane way. Growing consumer awareness of where the products they buy actually come from has also made it more socially acceptable to sport artificial hide instead of the real thing.
Consumers don't only think with their conscience, however. They also think with their pocket. This is why many consumers opt for synthetic products. These cost less to manufacture and cleaning and caring for them are usually much cheaper too.
Artificial hide can be made of a variety of materials, usually plastic based. Polyurethane, PVC and acrylic are particularly popular choices. Some manufacturers also use a natural fiber, for instance cotton, and then cover it with a layer of PVC or a similar synthetic.
One disadvantage of the synthetic materials is that they are not very environmentally friendly. Any plastic-type material takes many more years to break down than a natural material would. In addition, plastics are products of the petrochemical industry, which doesn't have the best environmental track record.
However, whereas real animal hides degrade over time, artificial ones last much longer. They are easy to recycle too. Furthermore, an increasing number of these products are being made from recycled materials in the first place. That plastic cup that you had your yogurt from yesterday just might be part of tomorrow's baguette bag instead of ending up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
There are alternatives to plastic-based synthetics too. A product called ocean leather comes from kelp, while the bark of cork trees are not only used in the wine industry, but also to make something called cork leather. At present these products are still very expensive and not very easy to find, but if cost is not really an issue for you, they may be just what you're looking for.
If you do decide to go for faux leather handbags, you will find that there is an endless variety of styles and types of bag to choose from. These range from a carry-all tote to an elegant clutch. All you need is a pair of killer heels to go with it.
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