Pros & Cons Of Pu Leather

If you are on the fence when it comes to deciding if you want artificial over genuine leather, it is best to look at the pros and cons of PU leather.

PU Leather Pros:

• PU Leather costs less than genuine leather because it is easier to manufacture.
• PU doesn’t absorb water which makes it easy to clean.
• 100% PU leather is vegan.
• PU leather can be made into a variety of colors and styles.
• Unlike leather, PU leather doesn’t dry out over time.
• Better for sustainability because it uses fewer resources to make.

PU Leather Cons:

• Can look fake and synthetic.
• Isn’t breathable like genuine leather.
• Can smell of chemicals or plastic.
• Easily wears over time and can crack, which means it doesn’t last as long as real leather.
• Can puncture or tear easily unlike genuine leather.
• PU leather doesn’t develop the same luster or patina as real leather over time.
• Not all PU leathers are vegan because some contain leftover genuine leather.
• Even though it uses fewer resources to make, plastics don’t decompose and aren’t the most eco-friendly.