PU is polyurethane, and PU leather is the leather of the polyurethane component. The difference between PU leather and faux leather:

1.Different production methods

(1)PU leather: also known as two-layer cowhide, also known as “faux leather with cowhide fiber”, it is not the leather of cows, but the leftovers of cowhide are broken and then added with polyethylene material to re-fit, and then It is made by spraying chemical materials on the surface or covering it with PVC and PU films.

(2)faux leather: It is made by foaming or laminating of PVC and PU of various formulas on a textile cloth base or non-woven fabric base.

2. the characteristics are different

(1)PU leather: The folding fastness is comparable to that of natural leather. Bending at room temperature up to 200,000 times without cracks; bending at low temperature (-20°C) for 30,000 times without cracks (good temperature resistance and mechanical properties); moderate elongation (good leather feel); high tear strength and peel strength (resistant to High abrasion resistance, tearing force and tensile strength); excellent environmental protection performance.

(2)faux leather: It has the characteristics of a wide variety of colors, good waterproof performance, neat edges, high utilization rate and cheaper price than genuine leather.

3. different applications

(1)PU leather: mainly used in the manufacture of luggage, clothing, shoes, vehicles, car cushions, car floor mats, furniture, sofas, leather back beds, etc.

(2)faux leather: a kind of material that has been very popular in the early days, and is widely used to make various leather products.