leatherette
Imitation animal skin
Leatherette is synthetic material made to look and feel like leather.
It's cheaper and more uniform than genuine leather, used for upholstery, book covers, and accessories.
The -ette suffix signals imitation or diminutive status: The car's leatherette seats were cracking after a few years.
Made, not natural
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
- fakeNot the real thing
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- mockScornful imitation or fake
replica · substitute · knockoff · imitation · lookalike · counterfeit · pseudo
Versatile synthetic resin compound
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- laminateBond thin layers together
- man-madeCreated by humans
engineered · thermoplastic · plastic · composite · fabricated · polymer · bonded · manufactured
Avoids all animal products
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal-freeLacking fauna-derived ingredients
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- humaneMarked by kindness
plant-based · sustainable · eco-friendly · ethical · alternative
Cereal plant's harvest unit
- textureSurface tactile quality
- embossedHaving raised design
- pebbledHaving small-stone texture
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
matte · glossy · supple · patina · stitching · tanned · hide · cowhide
Plan for spending
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- low-costRequiring little money
- valueImportance or price
cost-effective · accessible · reasonable · cheap · discount · economy · mass-produced · entry-level
Able to be cleaned
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
long-lasting · resilient · sturdy · tough · fade-resistant · practical
artificial
Made, not natural
mock · replica · substitute · knockoff · imitation · lookalike · counterfeit · pseudo
polyurethane
Versatile synthetic resin compound
man-made · engineered · thermoplastic · plastic · composite · fabricated · polymer · bonded · manufactured
vegan
Avoids all animal products
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal-freeLacking fauna-derived ingredients
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
humane · plant-based · sustainable · eco-friendly · ethical · alternative
grain
Cereal plant's harvest unit
smooth · matte · glossy · supple · patina · stitching · tanned · hide · cowhide · genuine
budget
Plan for spending
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- low-costRequiring little money
value · cost-effective · accessible · reasonable · cheap · discount · economy · mass-produced · entry-level
wipeable
Able to be cleaned
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
low-maintenance · long-lasting · resilient · sturdy · tough · fade-resistant · practical
seats
Places to sit
chairs · headboards · ottomans · benches · booths · automotive · trim · paneling · armrests · dashboards
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, imitation
- faux materialsfaux fur, faux marble, faux wood, faux stone, fake fur
- faux leatherNaugahyde
- upholstery fabricsvelvet, damask, chenille, brocade, linen
- coated fabricswaxed canvas, waxed cotton, oilcloth, vinyl fabric, Gore-Tex
- leather typescowhide, full-grain, top-grain, nubuck, suede
leatherettegenuine leather
cowhide · full-grain leather · leather · animal hide · calfskin
leatheretteItalian leather
Prestigious tanned hides from Europe
heirloom quality · exotic leather · crocodile leather · ostrich leather
leather, leathery, leathered, leathering, leatherwork, pleather, leatherworking, leathercraft, leatherworker