Today, industry has made a huge step forward by putting into production various new materials that people had only dreamed of before. One of these new products is eco-leather. What is this wonderful stuff? What are its features? This article talks about its benefits.
Is it safe?
Faux leather - what is it? Is it actually environmentally friendly? These questions are of interest to many consumers. Indeed, in comparison with other leather substitutes, for example, polyvinyl chloride materials, eco-leather is much safer. Unlike PVC fabrics, it consists of a layer of polyurethane applied to the fabric base (it is 100% cotton). Polyurethane does not contain plasticizers, which give the familiar unpleasant odor of leather substitutes.
There is another plus that has eco-leather. “What is that plus?” You ask. Polyurethane has many micropores, thanks to which it makes it possible for air circulation, that is, it “breathes”. By the way, many genuine leather products do not have this quality. For example, when a person sits on a sofa made of real leather, painted with acrylic paint, and touches it with an bare body, he sweats quite strongly in places of contact with furniture. This will not happen if he is on a eco-leather sofa.
Attractive
How aesthetically pleasing is eco-leather? The photo of this material gives reason to compare it with the best samples of genuine leather. Because of its presentable appearance, it is widely used for furniture, haberdashery, car upholstery, etc. Eco-leather is very pleasant to the touch. Products from this raw material are warm, as if made from genuine leather. It is not so hygroscopic that for many products it is an additional plus.
If we compare natural and artificial material at a price, eco-leather clearly wins here. What is this wonderful stuff? Ecoskin does not like the abundance of moisture. It is undesirable to sit in wet clothes, for example, after a walk in the rain, on furniture upholstered from this raw material. It is recommended to wipe the products with a soft, slightly dampened cloth. After that they should be wiped dry.
Operational Features
Animal lovers should know that eco-leather furniture is afraid of sharp claws. If the top layer is damaged, a cotton base may come to the surface. A similar incident can happen when in contact with rivets, zippers, etc. With such damage, the product may lose its original presentation.
What to do if eco-leather products show clear spots? Do not use abrasive products to remove them - they can cause irreparable harm to the surface layer. For stubborn stains, use a cloth moistened with vodka, diluted alcohol or ammonia. Spilled liquids, such as coffee or juice, should be quickly wiped with a wet cloth, and then wipe this place dry. With proper care, eco-leather products can serve their owners for a long time.
Practicality, attractive appearance and low cost are the main reasons that make products from this material so popular.