Saturday, December 1, 2012

Things You Should Know About Faux Leather Handbags

By Lenore Bolton


An artificial leather known as faux leather can be found in fabric form or another finish type that can be used in place of real leathers. You can find many goods such as clothing, furniture, upholstery and even faux leather handbags among the things that you can buy. You can find many great products and at a price that you can afford.

This material can be prepared in a number of ways depending on what application it will have. Since it has so many uses, the way it will be manufactured has to vary so that it is strong enough to suit the situation. This will ensure that it not only looks good but also lasts long enough.

Many confuse it with plastic but they are different in composition. Faux leathers comes in different types such as poromeric, koskin and leatherette. Their methods of manufacture also vary since they are to be used under different conditions and for many different uses.

Koskin type is commonly used for laptop covers, wallets and other types of consumer goods. It is mostly made using cow hide and leatherette is made out of a fabric base that is either natural or synthetic but it is covered with a coat of PVC. You can find it in lingerie and book covers.

Poromeric leathers are mostly composed of fibers that are made of synthetic materials. These are stiff but also easy to clean and have a nice glossy finish. The types are mostly used to make seat covers since they do not crack, they are easy to clean and require very little maintenance. The types are flammable so they cannot be used to make attire. They have the attribute of being non-porous as well.

This type is taken to be environmentally friendly even though it is synthetic. Vegans and eco-friendly people also get to use them as no animals have to be killed. You will also be able to get a color and pattern of your choice since there are many. Their durability is also quite high plus they do not fade that easily and many of them have high gloss that people love. Some come as UV resistant and are quite easy to keep clean without cracking the natural look of it.

The major cons of faux leather are that they do not have an equal amount of luster or patina like real leathers do in addition to not letting air in. They are also harder and can be torn quite easily as compared to actual leathers. Even though it is friendly to the environment, it cannot be compared to the real thing.

Many big brands that make faux leather handbags have become quite popular because their products are great indeed. They are also very long lasting as compared to bags made using other materials. Maintenance of the bags can also be done quite easily and if you are unsure of what to do you can go online and seek the right information about the right way to do it. With acquired knowledge, you are sure that you will make an informed decision on what to purchase.




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