Is Synthetic Leather Better Than Artificial Leather?


Synthetic or artificial leather is a widely used substitute for leather. Unlike real leather, it does not rely on animal hide for production and is free from animal cruelty. Synthetic leather such as polyurethane leather is water-proof, soft, supple and much lighter than real leather. Also, synthetic leather is unaffected to cracks or fading, by sunlight and can be dry-cleaned. Thereby making it ideal for use in automobiles and clothing.


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The prominent players includes are Alfatex Italia SRL,FILWEL Co., Ltd.,H.R.Polycoats Pvt. Ltd.,Kuraray Co., Ltd,Mayur Uniquoters Limited,Nan Ya Plastics Corporation,San Fang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.,Teijin Limited,Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.,Zhejiang Hexin Holdings Co., Ltd.

The global synthetic leather the market is anticipated to witness high growth during the forecast period owing to high demands from the footwear industry and rapid demand from developing regions such as the Asia Pacific. Moreover, advantages offered by the synthetic leather over natural leathers such as high durability, lower cost and its luxurious appearance are the factors driving the synthetic leather market. Moreover, high focus on research & development for manufacturing biobased synthetic leather may provide a developing opportunity for the key players in the market over the forecast period.

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