Women’s Faux Leather Clothing

While people are getting more conscious about the environment and other species that share the earth with us, many choose not to wear apparel made out of animal hide. Fortunately faux leather or what is also known pleather is a widely available man made substitute for real leather.

It is not uncommon to come across women’s clothing such as faux leather pants and other leather wear in most major departmental stores and boutiques. A heightened understanding of animal rights has only contributed to the popularity of faux leather. Buying faux leather is an ethical choice for most people however a deeper understanding of the dynamics of this material is necessary while buying and wearing women’s faux leather clothing.

What is Faux Leather made of?

Faux leather is generally made of PVC which is polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane, commonly known as PU. PVC leather is known for having a more natural color and greater flexibility while PU is a mix of fabric such as cotton or polyester with a polymer that is finely treated to look like natural leather. Women’s clothing made from both these faux leathers are known to be pretty popular and have ahuge customer base.