News — leather

There are many reasons to buy faux leather furniture. It's cheaper and animal friendly. And, there are many reason not to buy faux leather furniture. Real leather ages well and looks more expensive (because it is). If you're thinking about buying new furniture and you're torn between faux and real leather, here are a list of some of the pros and cons.

Faux leather comes in many forms and some are better than others. There are two main types of faux leather, PVC and any material that starts with poly — most notably polyurethane and polyamide microfibre.

Generally, the poly materials are easier to care for, more environmentally friendly and more breathable, while PVC is more difficult to clean and doesn’t breathe as well. There are other forms of faux leather gaining popularity like the Swedish koskinn and more natural products like cork leather from oak trees and ocean leather from kelp. So if you can’t buy leather for reasons of personal ethics or personal budgets, make sure you know what type of faux leather you’re purchasing.

Leather is a durable material used in furniture and accessories. Continual use typically results in cracks and discoloration in the leather. You can buy the materials to restore your leather at a shoe or leather store. Use these tips to restore leather. Clean the leather. Apply saddle soap to the leather with a damp cloth or sponge. Rub the soap into the leather one section at a time. Allow the section to become sudsy. Wipe the area with a second cloth or sponge. Repeat the process until you have cleaned all of the leather. Prepare the leather. Use a cloth...