What is PU leather?

PU leather, or polyurethane leather, is an artificial leather made of thermoplastic polymer used for making furniture or shoes. 100% PU leather is completely artificial and is considered vegan. There are some types of PU leather called bi-cast leather that have actual leather but have a polyurethane coating on top. This type of PU leather takes the fibrous part of cowhide that is leftover from making genuine leather and puts a layer of polyurethane on top of it.

 

PU leather also goes by a few names. Whether you are looking for artificial leather or looking to avoid it, it is best to know the many names that make up artificial leather. When looking at tags, artificial leather can be called:

 

· PU Leather

· Bicast Leather

· Split Leather

· Bonded Leather

· Reconstituted Leather

· Corrected Grain Leather

 

PU Leather Pros:

· PU Leather costs less than genuine leather because it is easier to manufacture.

· PU doesn’t absorb water which makes it easy to clean.

· 100% PU leather is vegan.

· PU leather can be made in a variety of colors and styles.

· Unlike leather, PU leather doesn’t dry out over time.

· Better for sustainability because it uses fewer resources to make.

 

Reprinted from Hongding Leather Manufacturer - “What are the differences between PU leather, microfiber leather, and genuine leather”