Though vinyl can be made to look almost identical to leather there is a substantial difference in quality between the two.
Car vinyl not real leathee.
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.
Polyurethane is considered greener than vinyl because it does not create dioxins.
However there are a few types of vinyl being manufactured that will wrinkle when severely folded.
There are very few occupations older than leather worker.
We are proud to offer many leathers that meet or exceed color fastness standards uv resistance for aftermarket auto interior use.
Automotive upholstery leather for cars trucks quality auto upholstery leather is hard to find.
If in doubt the sure fire way to determine leather.
Vinyl and other plastic coated fabrics will always be a cheap imitation of the real thing.
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.
Leather is much more durable than vinyl and with proper care will last much longer.
Also vinyl can be cleaned with stronger cleaners if it gets dirty or grimy so it s good to know these parts are vinyl.
Even the best vinyl material shows damage faster than good quality leather.
There are a lot of opinion to the contrary saying that vinyl material is more durable but in reality vinyl is much more prone to cracks than good leather.
Generally speaking it cannot be sold as real leather.
Our essentials line is very durable while being soft and supple.
Dashboards door panels and consoles are most always vinyl not leather.
Pu resins are made of a softer polymer and therefore don t need additional plasticizers.
Leather has stood the test of time.
No imitation will age or patina as fine leather will.
It is made from scraps of leather that are ground up and stuck together with some form of latex.
Furthermore unlike real leather which can get softer and even more comfortable over time vinyl tends to slowly.
So use a vinyl dressing not a leather one.
The finish of vinyl will not form small wrinkles when pressed or partially folded.