Nevada Upholstery Faux Leather on a Sofa

Choosing the correct material for your next upholstery project can be a hard task. It's important to consider how long the material will last, the durability of material and whether it will work for your intended application. There are a few different types of synthetic leathers the most commonly used are PU (Polyurethane Leather) and Faux Leather, we'll explain the main difference between these types to help you decide which will be suitable for you.

Real leather is great and long lasting but expensive.

Real leather is a great fabric, but it's expensive. Faux leather can be a fantastic option for those who want the look and feel of real leather without the expense. Here are some reasons why you might choose faux over real:

  • It's cheaper
  • You can get almost all of the same benefits as real leather if not better (depending on your choice)
  • You may find that you prefer faux because it's simpler to care for

If you're in the market for solid coloured fabric or any type of textile, our selection at I Want Fabric is sure to please. We have everything from cotton canvas to faux suede and everything in between!

There are various types of synthetic leathers are also known as vinyl, leatherette, PU leather or polyurethane.

There are various types of synthetic leathers are also known as vinyl, leatherette, PU leather or polyurethane. PU fabric is made of polyurethane coating on a thin paper or cotton backing. It is often used to fake the appearance of patent leather.

PU has a shiny surface and is soft to the touch. However, this synthetic material will not last as long as faux leather.

PU fabric is made of polyurethane coating on a thin paper or cotton backing. It is often used to fake the appearance of patent leather.

PU is a type of synthetic leather, made of polyurethane coating on a thin paper or cotton backing. It is often used to fake the appearance of patent leather.

PU fabric has a shiny surface and is soft to the touch. However, this synthetic material will not last as long as faux leather.

Pu leather wear down much easier, the top layers begin to crack and tear. Faux leather is a much better quality lamination which lasts considerably longer and rarely becomes warped or cracked.

Pu leather is a thin layer of polyurethane coating on a paper or cotton backing. While this type of faux leather may look more like real leather, it is far more prone to wear and tear than something that has been laminated in the way faux leather is. Faux Leather will usually have a thicker lamination which means that it lasts considerably longer and rarely becomes warped or cracked.


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Faux leather is create with a fabric base and has a more quality feel and look. It’s designed to look and feel like real leather. 

Faux leather is created with a fabric base and has a more quality feel and look. It’s designed to look and feel like real leather. It’s more durable than PU leather, which makes it ideal for use in areas where it will receive high traffic or frequent use because it won’t show wear as easily.

I Want Fabric stock a vast range of faux leathers in various qualities, from crib 5 fire retardant fabrics suitable for commercial contract upholstery to anti-microbial high performance leathers suitable for use in healthcare. 

When it comes to choosing a faux leather, there are a number of factors you should consider. As well as the look and feel, you’ll need to think about how the material will wear over time. Will it stand up against everyday use? Is it easy to clean?

If you have any doubts about which faux leathers would best suit your project, get in touch with our team of experts at I Want Fabric today. We stock a vast range of faux leathers in various qualities, from crib 5 fire retardant fabrics suitable for commercial contract upholstery to anti-microbial high performance leathers suitable for use in healthcare.

So what kind of faux leather is right for me?

I Want Fabric stock a vast range of faux leathers in various qualities, from crib 5 fire retardant fabrics suitable for commercial contract upholstery to anti-microbial high performance leathers suitable for use in healthcare.