The Elegant and Luxury from the Vegan Leather Collections
For people who love the look and functionality of leather but are committed to a lifestyle prohibiting the use of animal products, vegan leather is an appropriate choice.
Clothing,
shoes and fashion accessories made of artificial leather are produced and
marketed as animal-friendly options. Upholstery, travel bags, laptop cases and
other products can also be made using leather alternatives. Vegan leather is
produced from synthetic materials without using any animal products and is also
referred to as faux or artificial leather. There is no difference between most
artificial leathers and vegan leathers except for terminology.
Cruelty-free
vegan clothing requires artificial leather that is pliable and breathable.
Early artificial leathers designed primarily for upholstery usually did not
have these qualities. Additionally, some of the early formulations used animal
leather powder with binders and were therefore not vegan. The most common forms
of vegan leather are produced using synthetic materials sourced from petroleum.
A variety of plastics and synthetic microfibers are used in the production of
the various forms of vegan leather.
One common
type of artificial leather is made from a base of fabric coated with polyvinyl
chloride (PVC). People concerned about the environment as well as animal
welfare tend to avoid this form of synthetic leather, as it is not as
environmentally friendly as other artificial leathers. Polyurethane leather
uses a different manufacturing process and is viewed as less harmful to the
environment. This type of vegan leather is softer and more pliable than
PVC-based leather, making it more comfortable to wear. Still other vegan
leathers are made using microfiber, a thin diameter polyester or nylon fiber.
Not all
vegan leather is made from synthetic materials. Some vegan leather is made from
sustainably harvested cork. This may be combined with synthetic materials to
make it more pliable and durable. Ocean leather is another form of vegan
leather produced from plant sources.
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