Synthetic leather is one of several names given to artificial or faux leather. These names are often used to describe specific end uses of synthetic leather products such as faux leather (sofa, chair and headboard upholstery), and leatherette (auto upholstery, clothing). There are two primary types of faux leather construction: polyurethane (“PU”), and polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”).
PVC leather has been produced in the United States since the 1940s, initially for products such as shoes, automobile interiors, and upholstery. In the late 1950s, DuPont and other chemical companies began developing PU products.
Both PU and PVC leathers are used in making clothing, upholstery, and product covers, but each is better for certain applications than others. PU fabric is softer, more flexible, and breathable, so it's more commonly used for making high-wear products, like clothing and upholstery (surfaces that come into direct contact with skin). PVC is not as breathable as PU, but this is often ideal for products that need to repel moisture such as book bindings or cases for electronic devices.
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