How to distinguish between PVC and PU leather

I.What’s the distinguish between PVC and PU leather
PU and PVC are both different kinds of imitation leather, but they differ in the materials that they are made of and the way that they are made.

Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC leather, is made by chemically altering vinyl. Polyurethane, or PU leather, is made from leather leftovers and polyurethane.

II,The Manufacturing Process of Leather

III,how to distinguish between PVC and PU leather
1.Structure. As previously explained, PU leather and PVC leather differ in their structures.

PVC has more layers underneath its coating, making it tougher and more durable.

PU, on the other hand, has less layers, making it more pliable and flexible to work with. PU can even wrinkle and stain like natural leather would while PVC can stand more extreme wear and weather condition.

2.Breathability. Due to its foam layer underneath its surface coating and skin layer, PVC leather is much less breathable than PU.

This gives PU leather the advantage when it comes to being the preferred material for wearable clothing items.

However, since PU leather has more pores on its surface, this gives PU leather the risk of absorbing stains and other unwanted particles.

This is why most upholstery uses PVC leather fabric  instead.

3.Durability. PVC’s multi-layer structure and lack of pores, as compared to PU leather, makes the material more durable than PU leather.

This is why PVC leather material is mostly used in upholstery and footwear. Utilising PVC leather could result in additional product lifetime as well.

IV, We,Derflex is the professional supplier and exporter of many various kinds of Leathers and Fabrics from China,widely used for Sofa, Furniture Upholstery and Shoe Parts.

We have already been dedicated to the export business for several years. 
Until now we have already developed the stable good business relation with many good customers from abroad.

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