In recent years, PU leather has become a widely used substitute for genuine leather. From the clothes we wear to the furniture we sit on, PU leather is everywhere. As more and more consumers demand cruelty-free, affordable alternatives to animal products, PU leather has risen in popularity.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of what PU leather is, its properties, how it’s used, and how it stacks up against real leather. We’ll also clear up some of the confusion surrounding PU leather and other kinds of faux leather.
Marketing terms like “pleather,” “vegan leather,” and “bonded leather” can be misleading and confusing. So, we’ll address those, too.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- What PU leather is made of
- How PU leather is manufactured
- How PU leather compares to genuine leather and other faux leathers
- Pros and cons of PU leather
- How to identify and care for PU leather
- The environmental impact of PU leather