PU leather is made of polyurethane resin. It is a material that contains man-made fibers and has a leather appearance. The leather fabric is a material created from the leather by tanning it. In the process of tanning, biological materials are used to make it possible for proper production. In contrast, the faux leather fabric is created from Polyurethane and cowhide.
The raw material for this category of fabric is harder compared to natural leather cloth. The unique distinction that differentiates these fabrics is that PU leather does not have a traditional texture. Unlike a genuine product, fake PU leather does not have a distinct grainy feel. Most of the time, fake PU leather products look shiny and have a smooth feeling them.
The secret to creating PU leather is coating a base of polyester or nylon fabric with grime-proof plastic polyurethane. The outcome texture PU leather with the look and feel of genuine leather. Manufacturers use this process to create our PU Leather case, offering the same protection as our genuine leather phone cases for less.
PU leather, also referred to as synthetic leather or artificial leather is made by applying an unbound layer of Polyurethane onto the surface of a base fabric. It does not require stuffing. Therefore the cost of PU upholstery is less than that of leather.
The manufacture of PU leather includes an application of various pigments and dyes to achieve specific colors and textures following customer requirements. Usually, PU leathers can be colored and printed according to customer demands.