Not so long ago, goods made from a material called eco-leather appeared on store shelves. This article will tell about its advantages and disadvantages.
What is it?
Eco leather is a new type of artificial leather, but, unlike PVC fabrics, in the production of which some substances harmful to humans, in particular plasticizers, are used, a layer of polyurethane is applied to the cotton fabric base. A product made of such a material “breathes” and is used for a long time without losing its attractive appearance.
Price
There is another advantage that favorably distinguishes eco skin. The price of the product for the manufacture of which the mentioned material was used (for example, a purse or handbag) will be much lower than that of a similar product made of genuine leather. At the same time, it is very difficult for a layman to find the difference during an external examination of a thing, so the analogue of a leatherette is in considerable demand. “Why overpay?” - says the thrifty buyer.
But let's see if buying products made from a material such as eco-leather is really so beneficial . Customer reviews suggest that the attractive appearance is successfully retained for the first two to three years of operation. After that, the little thing may not look as spectacular as at the beginning, especially with improper care. But careful and proper operation can significantly extend the life of the product.
Eco Skin Care
Those who want the purchased item to serve for a long time should know and remember that eco skin needs proper care. It cannot be cleaned with abrasive products. She is afraid of too high temperatures, so you should not use heating devices for cleaning in any case.
How to care for eco-leather? If liquid has spilled onto it, say, coffee, first wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, and then wipe it dry. In case of severe pollution, you can use an alcohol solution (40-50 percent, for example vodka). If necessary, remove the stain with a cotton swab slightly moistened with ammonia.
In addition, products made of eco-leather, as well as goods made of natural material, need periodic rest. Just don’t put on these clothes or shoes for a while - the thing will return to its original form.
A coat or boots from the material we are considering should be dried after a walk at normal room temperature. It is undesirable to store such products in airtight plastic bags - things can get an unpleasant odor.
Scope of application
Eco leather is used in various industries: it goes to the production of haberdashery products, clothes (jackets, raincoats) are sewn from it. This material, due to its presentable presentation and rather high operational characteristics, is in great demand among furniture manufacturers. Car manufacturers also do not stand aside - they successfully use eco-leather for decoration and upholstery.
Additionally
Animal advocates advocate the widespread replacement of genuine leather, offering to replace it with eco-leather. We also note that this artificial material is absolutely hypoallergenic, which is likely to be appreciated by those people whose body reacts to certain animals.