synthetic leather

Imitation animal skin

Synthetic leather is a manufactured material designed to look and feel like animal leather without using animal hides.

Made from plastics like polyurethane or PVC applied to a fabric backing, it appears in furniture, clothing, shoes, and car interiors.

Also called faux leather, vegan leather, or pleather: The jacket is synthetic leather, not the real thing.

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material origin

synthetic leathergenuine leather

cowhide · calfskin · lambskin · goatskin · pigskin

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synthetic leatherthe real thing

Authentic original version

genuine article

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G