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Fake leather vinyl

Heard of the words 'vegan leather,' or 'faux leather?' They're used to describe a material that was designed to be like real leather but, are in fact produced from synthetic materials such as plastics (vinyl, polyurethane). The real story behind these false leather products, which many people believe are more sustainable than their genuine leather alternatives, is a little more complex. This article explores the synthetic leather production and its impact on nature, as well as significant attributes of real v fake leather

A lot of companies sell their synthetic leather goods under names like “eco-friendly” and “sustainable. It is true that fake leather causes no harm to animals, which is a good thing. And yet, the production process of synthetic leather can damage our planet. Take WINIW microfiber suede leather production, for example: it is created with the help of hazardous chemicals by companies who are not so concerned about human exposure as well as environmental damage. Also, the creation of vinyl (another common pretend leather) create pollution in our air and water which can be detrimental to living things.

Why faux leather may not be as sustainable as you think.

Type of leather: Real leather is generally more durable and can last you decades while synthetic leather will not have near that same lifespan. That is, you might need to repurchase new fake leather goods more frequently, and this contributes to waste and increases on energy to produce such products. Real leather, on the other hand, can be either recycled or broken down biodegradeable overall making it more eco-friendly in the long run

The world can be greatly affected by producing synthetic leather. It has been pointed out above that making vinyl and PU leather requires some harmful chemicals which can be deleterious for human as well as nature. These processes also create a massive amount of waste, including toxic sludge and polluting carbon emissions that worsen climate change. Synthetic leather is also contributing to the plastic problem that many brands are trying to tackle, as it's not recyclable in the same way a natural material like real leather is.

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