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Leatherette is a very pleasant and at the same time more ethical alternative to genuine leather. She looks similar to her, and in addition shares a number of interesting features with her. It can also boast a wide range of uses. It is perfectly applied directly in the home, as well as in the production of elegant fashion accessories and eye-catching wardrobe pieces.

What you should know about the substance

Leatherette is a synthetic material that is very similar to real leather, but it is more affordable. It is often called artificial or fake leather.

Due to the nature of the production, the leatherette may have a different surface finish. Sometimes it perfectly imitates beef leather, other times it has a finer texture , but it can also be completely smooth. It is also treated with an effective varnish.

An interesting feature of leatherette is water resistance. It does not fray during sewing, so there is no need to clean it.

It exists in a breathtaking range of color shades, sometimes bearing impressive patterns. You can choose from earthy natural colors, soft pastel tones, but also from bright saturated and metallic shades.

Classic leatherette has a typical plastic structure and is relatively strong  Also worthy of attention is the exclusive soft leatherette, which has a reverse side with a low-cut pile. And the fashion hit is undoubtedly flexible leatherette  because thanks to its elasticity, it is the perfect choice for sewing fashionable clothes.

Leatherette is easy to maintain. If necessary, just clean it with a damp cloth, you can also use gentle detergent. Regular impregnation will extend the life of the material.

How to use the substance

Leatherette is a popular upholstery material used to cover sofas, stools, kitchen benches and chairs.

It is the perfect choice for creating fashionable handbags and backpacks, but also spacious bags , as well as small cosmetic bags. It is also great for sewing original wallets , storage cases , belts and practical key rings.

In particular , soft and flexible leatherette is used in the production of impressive pieces of outfit. For example, you can conjure up a timeless jacket, an exclusive coat or jacket, a seductive skirt, an unmistakable sheath dress, and even trousers.