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2. Artificial leather - Wikipedia

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   An artificial leather bag strap, made from plastic. Artificial leather, also called synthetic leather, is a material intended to substitute for leather in upholstery, clothing, footwear, and other uses where a leather-like finish is desired but the actual material is cost prohibitive or unsuitable due to practical or ethical concerns.

3. Ultrasuede - Wikipedia

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   Ultrasuede is the trade name for a synthetic ultra-microfiber fabric invented in 1970 by Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto, a scientist working for Toray Industries. In Japan, it is sold under the brand name Ecsaine. [1] It is often described as an artificial substitute for suede leather. [2]

4. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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   Microfiber fabric is lightweight, durable, and somewhat water repellent, so it makes a good substitute. Another advantage of microfiber fabric (compared to leather) is that it can be coated with various finishes and can be treated with antibacterial chemicals. Fabric can also be printed with various designs, embroidered with colored thread, and ...

5. This faux-leather jacket is made by bacteria - AOL

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   This faux-leather jacket is made by bacteria. Jacopo Prisco, CNN. October 19, 2023 at 5:33 AM. ... “A yellow leather jacket” might not be your first answer, but it’s exactly what came out of ...

6. Clarino - Wikipedia

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   Unlike natural leather, Clarino is washable and retains its softness when wet; it can therefore be higher performance than natural leather in applications where the item may be exposed to water, such as riding saddles. Top-grain leather applications include "patent leather" shoes that retain high gloss without the need for polish.

7. Alcantara (material) - Wikipedia

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   Alcantara is composed of about 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane, [6] giving increased durability and stain resistance. The appearance and tactile feel of the material is similar to that of suede, and it may be erroneously identified as such.