This why a lot of people choose this synthetic material because there is a lot they can do to match the theme of their commercial or residential space. Faux leather … Faux leather has come a long way in recent years. My parents did get me a great one for my birthday in college, but on my own, I’m partial to the faux price point. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Faux leather is typically easy to maintain. I know! They are made up from synthetic materials. Such a great find! Compared to real leather, faux leather requires very little maintenance. Thanks Jennifer! These names are often used to describe specific end uses of synthetic leather products such as faux leather (sofa, chair and headboard upholstery), leatherette (auto upholstery, clothing), and koskin (consumer goods). Faux leather is a good choice for clothing, upholstery, and other items as it is durable, affordable, and versatile in its characteristics. Faux leather is definitely my favorite because of the price! I used to hate faux leather now I rarely wear the real thing. Oh pleather- or at least that’s what we called faux leather’s older siblings when I was younger. Such a great post! I love the mini skirt and the zippered jacket. This is so great – I can’t believe that blush jacket is FAUX! This kind of leather is affordable and less durable because it cracks over time. It is not hypo-allergenic as compared to real leather. I can only imagine being sewn into my clothes like ONJ on Grease. You must be shopping at the wrong places But I do agree there are still some really bad versions out there! I love the dress and the jacket pictured in end! Genuine leather is made of animal hide, whereas faux leather is made of synthetic materials. OMG that is totally what I called it too! Faux leather is not resistant to puncture and tear. Faux leather processing creates a substantial amount of environmental waste. As everybody may already have known, genuine leather can be as expensive as it can depending on the quality. Faux leather is made from a plastic base and then is treated with wax, dye, or polyurethane to create color and texture. This is such a great post! Real leather is a little expensive compared to faux leather. Wiping with a soft fiber cloth soaked in a solution of water and mild detergent or liquid soap thoroughly once in a while is sufficient. They were the best, and I totally feel like that when I wear my dress! Eek! Pros and Cons of Faux Leather. I never wear leather but, I love how these outfits look on you! I loved reading the pros and cons. Unlike authentic leather, it is not easy to peel or crack and doesn’t easily fade by ultraviolet rays. Faux Leather. These are made using artificial materials that are treated with chemicals to give the texture, color, and feel of real leather. I never knew about the color transferring before and will now because to not keep faux leather items next to each other in my closet, thanks for the tip! Great tips on pros and cons, I always debate between splurging on the real thing or picking up faux. Tweezers can be used to flatten the surface, and faux leather polish can be used afterward to give it a finished and even look. Me too, Nina! We all just can’t afford those. Enjoy shopping! I can’t believe they’re poly pieces! Faux leather has come a long way! My light pink jacket now has awful gray/black splotches all over it, because when polyurethane gets warm, it sticks to itself (or the next closest like material) the color rubs off and leaves an unpleasant coloring that doesn’t come out. I love my faux leather jackets in the fall. Love all of these leather looks! Faux leather, especially the PVC faux leather, is not breathable. The major downfall, but I’ll still wear it! I never knew all of this about faux leather! This look is perfect!! What more is that it is resistant to stain! That was definitely a point I tried to work in! See full policies and disclosures here. Also read: How to tell the difference between Real and Faux Leather. I love the light pink/blush color one I picked up this summer at the Zara sale. Oh no! Cleaning should be done softly, and the cloth must be wrung before cleaning to eliminate extra solution. Faux leather is sturdy and can last a long time withstanding scratches or scrapes that may cause damages to even genuine leather. I own both and constantly think about the many pros and cons of faux leather, especially during this season since they are all over! The construction of faux leather primarily falls into two categories that include Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-Vinyl) and Polyurethane (PU). I will def not be hanging my jackets next to each other! However, if the stain is more persistent, it is recommended to use water and washing liquid mixture to remove the stain. (That, or I’m shopping better places, both are possibilities.) The realistic quality of faux leather greatly counts as a benefit. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Faux leather repair kits are available that have all the tools along with the instructions on how to repair faux leather.