11/29/2012

Things You Should Know About Faux Leather Handbags

By Lenore Bolton


Artificial leather also known as faux comes in fabric finishes or any other type of finishes that can act as substitutes for real leather. You can buy furniture, faux leather handbags, upholstery and clothing made out of this material. They come in a number of great designs that are very affordable to many people unlike buying real leathers items.

It is prepared using different methods depending on where it is to go. This way the manufacturer ensures that it is suitable for the environment it is meant to go in and it will suit its place. It not only has to look good but it also has to be long lasting enough to be of quality.

Many confuse it with plastic but they are different in composition. Faux leathers comes in different types such as poromeric, koskin and leatherette. Their methods of manufacture also vary since they are to be used under different conditions and for many different uses.

Certain laptop covers, wallets and other forms of consumer goods are mainly made of koskin. It is composed of cow hide and leatherette can be made of a natural or synthetic fabric base that has a coat of PVC on it. You can find this leatherette mostly on the covers of books or even lingerie.

Fiber based poromeric type is coated with a synthetic material and is composed of mostly fiber. It is stiff to the touch and gloss finished which makes it easy to clean. They also are mostly used to make seat covers since they do not fade easily, are quick to clean and do not crack. Since it is easy to burn, it never is used to make any type of clothing. The type is also not porous.

The type of leather is considered to be an environmentally friendly synthetic material. They are also choice products for vegans and eco-friendly people since no animals are harmed. They also come in a wide variety of colors and patterns just like real leathers. They are more durable and do not fade as easy as the real type and if you want a high gloss finish then you can find it easily. It is quite easy to clean, is UV resistant and also does not crack.

It does not have the same amount of luster or patina like real leather since it cannot breathe and this is a drawback. Although it may be soft, it still is not as soft as leathers and it can also be torn more easily. The types are also not as biodegradable as actual leathers even though they are environmentally friendly.

Many of the big brand names have turned to making faux leather handbags since they have become quite popular. They not only last longer than most other products made of different materials but the types are easy to maintain too. You can get very many online sources giving you tips on just how to maintain the handbag so that it always looks great.




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