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Difference between genuine leather and synthetic leather

 

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What are the differences between the two and their characteristics?いて


You probably know that the materials used in the things you use every day are made of genuine leather and synthetic leather.と思います。

「I think some people may have a rough idea of ​​what is real and what is fake, but when it comes to explanations, they don't understand.います。

We will provide you with information that will enable us to explain things to you starting today.を!
『We will introduce the differences between genuine leather and synthetic leather and how to tell them apart.介します!


What is genuine leather??

As it is, it is genuine leather, and the leather of all animals such as cows, horses, goats, sheep, deer, and ostriches is called genuine leather.The texture and name of the leather changes depending on the type and age of the animal.や呼び方は変わります。

For such genuine leather、

・Good ventilation
・It feels heavy
・Durable and durable, you can enjoy agingめる
・Odor peculiar to tanning process
・more expensive than synthetic leather

There is a characteristic that。
Genuine leather has a luxurious feel that cannot be achieved with synthetic leather, and its appeal is that you can feel the difference when you hold it in your hands.す。
However, it has a weakness when it comes to moisture, so care must be taken when using it.ん。

 

What is synthetic leather??

It is also called fake leather because it is made of cloth coated with synthetic resin to make the surface resemble genuine leather.す。

Polyvinyl chloride polyurethane resin is often used as a synthetic resin.ます。
The appeal of synthetic leather is that it is similar to vinyl and plastic materials, so it repels water and is stain resistant.す。

Such synthetic leather


・Water resistant and stain resistantい
・light
・color does not change
・Inexpensive

There is a characteristic that。


Because the texture of leather is artificially created, it may look like leather, but it is difficult to reproduce the smell and feel of leather, so you may find it lacking.ょう。

Synthetic leather has evolved in recent years, and there are many products that more realistically express the texture of genuine leather.す。
Therefore, it is often difficult to tell whether it is genuine leather or synthetic leather.ょう。
This time I will show you how to tell the difference.。

 

 

How to distinguish between genuine leather and synthetic leather

① Look at the cross section of the leather

Animal skin is made up of a network of fibrous layers.。
If you check the holes in the belt or the handle of the bag, if you notice any fuzz or wrinkles, it's likely genuine leather.。


② Check the smell of leather

Genuine leather has a smell typical of tanning, while synthetic leather is either odorless or has a vinyl-like smell.す。
It may seem simple, but it is easy to distinguish between。


③Look at the pores in the leather

Cowhide leather has pores so small that you can't see them unless you're conscious of it.。

On the other hand, synthetic leather has no visible pores.。

It is originally processed during the tanning process, but some items can be seen if you look closely under a light.す。

Also, if you bend the surface slightly, the pore pattern will become visible, which can also be used as a reference.す

 

summary


Both genuine leather and synthetic leather have their own characteristics and charms.。
I think it will look different depending on whether you use genuine leather or synthetic leather.ます。

The leather used in anshare is genuine leather that contains plenty of oil.!

Whether it's genuine leather or synthetic leather, we sincerely hope that you will be able to deepen your understanding of the material, choose your item, and use it without any regrets.ます

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