Automotive upholstery leather for cars trucks quality auto upholstery leather is hard to find.
Car vinyl not real leathee.
So use a vinyl dressing not a leather one.
Imitation leather trim started off as a cheap.
Polyurethane is considered greener than vinyl because it does not create dioxins.
No bonded leather is not real leather.
We are proud to offer many leathers that meet or exceed color fastness standards uv resistance for aftermarket auto interior use.
Though vinyl can be made to look almost identical to leather there is a substantial difference in quality between the two.
Polyurethane costs less than real leather but it is more.
However the more trained eyes can still differ vinyl from real leather as vinyl may not be as shiny or feel as natural.
Our essentials line is very durable while being soft and supple.
Pu resins are made of a softer polymer and therefore don t need additional plasticizers.
Also vinyl can be cleaned with stronger cleaners if it gets dirty or grimy so it s good to know these parts are vinyl.
No imitation will age or patina as fine leather will.
Furthermore unlike real leather which can get softer and even more comfortable over time vinyl tends to slowly.
Generally speaking it cannot be sold as real leather.
That s the view of an increasing amount of prestige car customers who refuse to buy cars with cowhides on the premise of animal welfare.
However there are a few types of vinyl being manufactured that will wrinkle when severely folded.
Vinyl and other plastic coated fabrics will always be a cheap imitation of the real thing.
Leather is much more durable than vinyl and with proper care will last much longer.
Even the best vinyl material shows damage faster than good quality leather.
Leather has stood the test of time.
Dashboards door panels and consoles are most always vinyl not leather.
There are very few occupations older than leather worker.
Fake leather is better than real leather.
If in doubt the sure fire way to determine leather.