What are the differences between microfiber leather and natural leather
Mar 07, 2023
In the case customization industry, microfiber leather and natural leather are both the main raw materials in common use. Due to the limited quantity and relatively high price of natural leather, microfiber leather with performance comparable to natural leather has become the ideal choice to replace natural leather. But many people don't know the difference between the two very well. Yuanzheng Luggage will give you a brief description of the differences between the two. Let's get to know.
Generally speaking, the differences between the two are mainly reflected in the following aspects:,
Different materials
1. The dermis is woven from many collagen fibers of different thickness, which is divided into two layers: the granular layer and the reticular layer. The granular layer is woven from very fine collagen fibers, and the reticular layer is woven from thicker collagen fibers.
2. The surface layer of microfiber leather is composed of polyurethane layer with similar structure to natural leather grain surface layer, and the subbase layer is made of microfiber non-woven fabric, whose structure is very similar to that of natural leather mesh layer, so the microfiber leather and natural leather have very similar structure and performance.
Different appearance
1. The leather is natural leather, with obvious defects, uneven surface brightness and irregular pores.
2. The surface of microfiber leather is regular and flawless, with uniform light intensity and no pores.
Different manufacturing processes
1. Genuine leather is natural leather. Common ones are cow leather, pig leather, sheep leather, horse leather, etc. In short, all natural leather can become raw materials after processing.
2. Superfiber leather is a non-woven fabric with three-dimensional structure network made of superfine fiber staple fibers through carding and needling. It is the third generation of artificial leather, which is finally made by wet processing, PU resin impregnation, weight reduction extraction, leather grinding, dyeing and finishing and other processes.
Different performance
1. The leather is heat-resistant, cold-resistant, wear-resistant, and has a good appearance, which is easy to repair and shape.
2. Ultra-fiber leather is added with ultra-fine fiber in PU polyurethane, which further strengthens the toughness, permeability and wear resistance; It has extremely excellent wear resistance, excellent cold resistance, breathability and aging resistance.
Different feel
1. The leather feels smooth, soft, plump and elastic when you touch the leather surface with your hands.
2. Ultra-fiber leather feels softer than leather, and its surface is smooth and tight.
Natural leather is taken from animals, and its quantity, size and shape are limited by animals, and do not conform to the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development. The microfiber leather is made of synthetic leather, which is made of a layer of high-performance PU (polyurethane resin) and microfiber base cloth. It is more convenient to take materials, more in quantity, and more stable in quality and performance.
