pleather
Synthetic animal skin
Pleather is synthetic leather made from plastic, typically polyurethane or vinyl.
The word blends *plastic* and *leather*.
Pleather appears in clothing, furniture, and accessories as a cheaper alternative to genuine leather, and appeals to those avoiding animal products: The jacket looked like leather but was actually pleather.
Synthetic resin plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- leatheretteArtificial upholstery material
- coatingApplied surface covering
polymer · bonded · laminate · microfiber · artificial · imitation · man-made · patent
Avoids all animal products
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal-freeLacking fauna-derived ingredients
- PETAAnimal welfare advocacy group
- ethical fashionMorally produced clothing
plant-based · conscious consumer · sustainable fashion · compassionate · vegetarian · animal rights · guilt-free · humane
Coming off in strips
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- flakingShedding in layers
- wearCarry on person
- durabilityResistance to wear
cheap · budget · low-cost · imitation · knockoff · affordable · mass-produced · longevity
Sleeved upper-body covering
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- handbagPortable container for belongings
upholstery · seat covers · belts · accessories · clubwear · edgy · punk · goth
Natural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- non-biodegradableResists natural decomposition
- microplasticsSub-5mm synthetic environmental particles
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
- landfillWaste burial ground
offgassing · durability · fast fashion · recyclability · carbon footprint · chemical production · phthalates · eco-friendly alternatives
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- leatheretteArtificial upholstery material
coating · polymer · bonded · laminate · microfiber · artificial · imitation · man-made · patent · glossy
vegan
Avoids all animal products
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal-freeLacking fauna-derived ingredients
- PETAAnimal welfare advocacy group
ethical fashion · plant-based · conscious consumer · sustainable fashion · compassionate · vegetarian · animal rights · guilt-free · humane · eco-conscious
peeling
Coming off in strips
durability · cheap · budget · low-cost · imitation · knockoff · affordable · mass-produced · longevity · breathability
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
handbag · upholstery · seat covers · belts · accessories · clubwear · edgy · punk · goth · affordable
petroleum
Natural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- non-biodegradableResists natural decomposition
- microplasticsSub-5mm synthetic environmental particles
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
landfill · offgassing · durability · fast fashion · recyclability · carbon footprint · chemical production · phthalates · eco-friendly alternatives · biobased
- manmadebuilding, road, highway, bridge, canal
- 90sTamagotchi, pogs, Furby, slap bracelets, Tickle Me Elmo
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, imitation
- faux materialsfaux fur, faux marble, faux wood, faux stone, fake fur
- shoe materialssuede, rubber, canvas, nubuck, synthetic
- Synthetic Materialsnylon, polyester, acrylic, polymer, synthetic fibers
pleathergenuine leather
full-grain leather · leather · animal hide · cowhide · calfskin