Advantages And Disadvantages Of Pu Leather

‌PU leather's advantages mainly include low price, strong wear resistance, good waterproofness, light and easy to carry, and various colors; its disadvantages include not resistant to high temperature, poor breathability, easy aging, and difficult maintenance.

The advantages of PU leather are explained in detail as follows:

‌ Cheap price ‌: PU leather is more affordable than natural leather, and is suitable for making affordable leather products.
‌ Strong wear resistance ‌: PU leather can withstand certain friction and scratches, and is suitable for making leather products that need to be durable. However, it should be noted that some people believe that PU leather has relatively poor wear resistance and is easily damaged by long-term use or frequent friction. This may be related to the quality and production process of PU leather.
‌ Good waterproofness ‌: PU leather is not easy to get damp and moldy, and is suitable for making leather products that require waterproof functions.
‌ Light and easy to carry ‌: PU leather is lighter and suitable for making leather products that need to be carried with you, such as backpacks, wallets, etc.
‌ Various colors ‌: PU leather can be dyed in various colors, which is suitable for making leather products that need bright colors.
The disadvantages of PU leather are explained in detail as follows:

‌Not resistant to high temperatures‌: PU leather is easily deformed or discolored at high temperatures and is not suitable for long-term exposure to high temperatures‌.
‌Poor breathability‌: Since the surface of PU leather is a synthetic coating, its breathability is relatively poor compared to natural leather, and it is slightly less comfortable to wear‌.
‌Easy to age‌: PU leather is prone to aging after a period of use, such as yellowing, hardening, etc.‌.
‌Not easy to maintain‌: If PU leather is contaminated or damaged, it is not easy to repair and maintain‌.
In addition, there is a view that PU leather sometimes shows signs of regular artificial carving, which seriously affects the appearance‌. This may be related to the production process and quality of PU leather. When choosing PU leather products, consumers are advised to pay attention to the quality and production process of the product to ensure that they purchase satisfactory products.