What is better eco-leather or artificial leather (leatherette)

What is eco leather

Work on the creation of this material began back in 1963, when American scientists were tasked with creating an artificial material whose characteristics were no different from natural ones and at the same time should be cheaper.

The production of this material is based on the principle of manufacturing leatherette. However, environmentally friendly raw materials are used. Eco-leather is based on cotton fabric, which is coated with polyurethane. Thanks to this, eco-leather does not contain any harmful components or substances with an unpleasant odor, which are characteristic of other leather substitutes.

Choosing eco-leather

Please note the following:

Durability. To choose the most durable material, consider the indicators obtained from the Martindale test. A special disk rotates the fabric in a circle. 1 cycle is 1 sustained circle. Durability manifests itself in sustained cycles: the more, the better.
Density. This indicator affects the degree of wear resistance and service life. The minimum value is 200 g/sq.m. m. The more, the denser and better quality the canvas.
Breathability. When air does not escape through the fabric, problems can occur. For example, when you sit down on a chair or chair, a certain amount of air must escape due to pressure. If the fabric is not permeable, air will create a passage through the seams, and this will become a catalyst for the seams to separate. For reupholstery, it is better to buy perforated eco-leather.
Thickness. The thicker the material, the better the endurance. Consider breathability.

High-quality eco-leather is superior to leatherette and natural leather in many respects. If you don't have animals and want to purchase environmentally friendly material, this is your option.

Features and benefits of eco-leather

Among the main advantages of this material are:

Externally, eco-leather is no different from natural leather. In some cases, to distinguish them, you need to look at the reverse side.
The use of the material has saved thousands of animal lives.
Due to the fact that the production of eco-leather allows fabric to be made of any size, it has become very popular in the production of furniture and other large-sized products that require large, solid pieces of leather fabric.
The polyurethane used to make the material has a large number of pores, which allows the eco-leather to “breathe”, allowing air to pass freely.
During production, fabric of any color can be made.
Has high frost resistance.
The material is resistant to high temperatures and sunlight. Therefore, products made from it do not deteriorate or fade, even when exposed to the open sun.
Eco-leather is quite pliable, elastic and easy to use. It is easy to cut, cut and sew from it.
The material is practical and durable.
Eco-leather is resistant to abrasion and other mechanical damage.
Does not contain allergens and does not cause negative reactions from the body.
Relatively low price, in contrast to natural material.

What does eco-leather mean for manufacturers of goods made from it? Thanks to its use, it is possible to make high-quality products that will have all the properties of genuine leather and at the same time will be absolutely safe for humans. Today the material is used for the production of clothing, shoes, haberdashery, furniture, car upholstery, etc.

Master class on recognizing counterfeits

Unscrupulous sellers who offer to buy leatherette instead of eco-leather take advantage of customers’ ignorance. At the selection stage, it is important to remember the following:

Both types of coatings are classified as leather substitutes of synthetic origin, which does not guarantee identical properties;
Due to the inherent elasticity of eco-leather, this material can be used in frosty weather (up to ). A similar feature is observed in natural leather, which cannot be said about PVC-based leatherette (at low temperatures, vinyl leather is prone to cracking and “tanning”);
Sofas covered with eco-leather are pleasant to the touch. On hot summer days, they radiate coolness, which eliminates the possibility of clothes getting wet due to an abundance of sweat (short sitting on a leatherette sofa under similar conditions can result in perspiration, which is not very pleasant);
Eco-leather is non-toxic (unlike PVC-based leatherettes). High-quality samples do not emit any foreign odors. Hypoallergenicity is one of the main advantages of eco-leather;
The list of other advantages of ecological leather includes such important characteristics for consumers as strength and wear resistance. According to these parameters, eco-leather confidently outperforms its natural counterparts. High-quality samples are designed for 50,000 - 120,000 abrasion cycles;
It is also necessary to note the ease of removing stains from the surface of eco-leather, which ensures ease of maintenance.

In order to recognize high-quality and expensive coatings, it is advisable to perform the following actions:

Consider the drawing of the material. Symmetry and the presence of pores arranged in a certain order are indisputable evidence of artificial origin (natural leather is characterized by an arbitrary arrangement of pores, guaranteeing the formation of a unique pattern);
The naturalness of the material is confirmed by the rapid restoration of folds and wrinkles after bending the object;
Creases should alert the consumer. They are characteristic of pressed leather, which is prone to bursting and wear. Such defects are not uncommon. Upon careful examination, they can be seen even on new things.

It is quite difficult to establish the naturalness of varnished samples. Even specialists are often unable to cope with such a complex task due to the high probability of damage to the product. An intricate rather than diamond-shaped label can act as an indirect sign of naturalness.

You can purchase high-end eco-leather furniture using this link. Furniture from the best European factories in the luxury furniture showrooms Neopoliscasa.

Comparison with natural leather

Some people are skeptical about various artificial materials. So what are their similarities and differences?

Both fabrics are pleasant to the touch. But, if you sit on furniture covered with natural material, then exposed parts of the body may sweat, which is not observed when touching eco-leather.
For some, natural material is an allergen, while eco-leather is completely hypoallergenic and safe.
The air permeability of artificial material is several times higher than that of natural material, for the coating of which acrylic emulsions are often used.

Reviews from Yandex and Google

Upon completion of the furniture reupholstery, you can leave a review in Yandex or Google. Here are copies of reviews on reupholstery. We consider these services to be the most objective, since it is not possible to erase or delete a review, and they can be checked at any time.

Anastasia

August 14, 2020

I ordered a bed headboard reupholstery and I am very pleased with the result. Quality materials and workmanship. I recommend.

Irina Ch.

July 13, 2020

Well done!!! Great job! We will continue to recommend to our friends and acquaintances!!!

Konstantin Z.

July 09, 2020

We ordered the restoration of a set of two sofas and an armchair and are very pleased!!! They did everything quickly (a week earlier than the agreed upon date!), efficiently (in addition to the new upholstery, they actually remade the seats!!! Very comfortable! They also brought everything wrapped in film, everything was clean and tidy!), and offered several options for different budgets! Very nice people, they know and love their job, it’s obvious))) In general, we are very pleased! Thanks a lot!!!

Irina Sh.

July 06, 2020

Good afternoon. I would like to express my deep gratitude for the repair of the bar stools, for the advice and speed of work. The guys are masters of their craft. Good luck to you in your business! Thank you for appearing in my life! You are doctors who give old furniture new life! Best regards IRINA.

Yulia Zheleznova

July 03, 2020

Guys, thank you very much! Saved my sofa from the destructive forces of cats and children! They made it better than new! Thank you! You are best! Fast, inexpensive, very comfortable! Well done! Keep it up! I recommend to everyone!

Alla J.

July 02, 2020

Everything is on time, everything is fast, 5 points, like new.

Olga V.

June 18, 2020

Guys! Thank you very much for the quality work! Our favorite Italian sofa and armchairs have been transformed! The leather is very pleasant, it’s so comfortable to sit and lie on it! Everything is sewn very neatly! Special thanks for adding filling to the pillows! We wish you success and prosperity! With gratitude, Olga and Sergey

Elena S.

May 30, 2020

Well done guys! In the crazy conditions of today's world, we arrived for furniture on the same day. The main thing is masks and gloves. In 10 minutes the furniture was dismantled and taken away. According to the terms of the contract, the completion period is 14 days. In 11!!! They brought it ready for days. The quality is wonderful. Better than the original. I already thought my bed and bedside tables could not be restored. They reupholstered the bed, 2 bedside tables and 4 chairs. For the price it's very good. Thank you very much.!!!

Margarita I.

May 12, 2020

While in quarantine, we finally got around to our old banquette. I found the site by chance, wrote, sent off the sizes, and David immediately responded and sent me a calculation. The next day they took the banquette to work. It is very convenient that the furniture is delivered and taken away. The work was done quickly and efficiently. Very pleased. I have already recommended it to relatives and friends. Thank you!

zakir m.

May 08, 2020

Good day to all. I would like to leave a review about the company of professionals “Divanpremium”. I sent a sofa for restoration, the work was done perfectly, I didn’t even expect it. The guys are masters of their craft. I wish them great success and prosperity. I received decorative pillows and room slippers as a gift, I was delighted. I recommend these guys to everyone. Thank you.

Zhanna Khastyan

May 07, 2020

I recommend this company to everyone, I gave a corner sofa and a kitchen corner for reupholstery, as stated in the contract, production took two weeks, they did it even earlier, the quality is at the highest level, everything was sewn neatly, even better than it was originally. Thank you very much again, I will recommend you to my friends.

Andrey Miroshnikov

April 29, 2020

According to all the main criteria: price, deadline, quality, efficiency, flexibility, competence, accuracy, the guys deserved the highest rating. We reupholstered a leather sofa. I am attaching photos showing the result of the work before and after. For information for customers: 50% advance payment upon execution of the contract. Transportation is included in the price. There are no hidden cheats. Prompt feedback via WhatsApp. Wide choice of material. I recommend.

Elena K.

April 28, 2020

Very professional approach to their work. I ordered a sofa reupholstery, everything was great. I am very grateful for the now new sofa and recommend it to everyone.

Nina V.

April 24, 2020

This is already my third order. Well done guys, despite my small amount of work, they were attentive and creative. They gave good advice. Pleasantly surprised at the price. I recommend)

Alexey V.

April 23, 2020

Good day everyone, in self-isolation mode, thoughts are increasingly coming to mind to do something sensible and useful for the home, now the time has come and I got my hands on a worn leatherette sofa, I’ve never heard of these guys, I looked it up on the Internet and accidentally came across them, I don’t even remember how to find them now... We agreed on 04/13/2020, came, picked them up, left an initial payment in the form of an advance payment in the amount of 50% of the amount of all work, according to the contract they were supposed to deliver on 04/26/2020, but my curiosity and perseverance played their part, As a result, yesterday, April 22, 2020, I already looked at the photo of the elements of my sofa packed in plastic))). We arrived at the agreed time, packed everything, my wife was so happy that she didn’t let her beloved cat into the room! Thank you guys very much, now I’m walking around and thinking about re-tightening some more!

Alexey V.

April 23, 2020

Nina S.

March 09, 2020

I want to express my deep gratitude for the work done!!! When I was looking for furniture reupholstery specialists, this company was the only one who quickly responded to the problem, did the math (the price was much lower than competitors!) and quickly got to work. Respect) Our bay window sofa, the appearance of which was very sad, was transformed beyond recognition! A huge selection of fabric samples for every taste and color was presented, and they helped make the choice. The reupholstery of the sofa was done very efficiently and on time. All seams are even, with beautiful stitching. In addition, the sofa and chairs were restored and completely renovated. Even the pillows from the sofa were filled again with filler, although the conversation was only about reupholstery) The quality of the work is excellent, there are no downsides. It is clear that the company employs creative people and approaches their work with all responsibility. Now our sofa is like new - very beautiful and cozy! Thanks to everyone who worked on the order! I recommend it to everyone - reliable and high quality!!!

Nina S.

March 05, 2020

Natalya S.

March 02, 2020

They reupholstered the sofa. We were very pleased. The work was done on time and of good quality

Ilya K.

February 28, 2020

This is the second time I’m re-upholstering the guys’ chairs, or shelves that no one has touched. They even came to Istra, picked them up and delivered them ready-made. The quality is super, leather and suede are fire and the choice is huge, also excellent speed. Well done guys

Ivan I.

February 24, 2020

Everything is super, our shabby corner has turned into a new one)))

Sergey

February 18, 2020

They reupholstered the head of the bed. They did it well and ahead of schedule according to the contract. Satisfied. I recommend!

Natalya M.

February 07, 2020

I am very pleased with the work of the craftsmen! The sofa was completely reupholstered in eco-leather. Everything was done carefully, with high quality, all the details, seams. And fast! I will recommend to friends and acquaintances!

Olga M.

February 06, 2020

I ordered furniture upholstery. The guys did everything very well. The seams are made in such a way that you won’t be able to dig through them. So I recommend it with pleasure. Very cool guys with golden hands.

Ilya G.

December 27, 2020

The guys' work left a very pleasant impression! They arrived quickly, took the sofa right away, did it quickly and efficiently. I recommend to everyone!!!

Sophia P.

December 21, 2020

I would like to express my gratitude to the craftsmen for the quality and efficiency of their work. The task was to reupholster the chairs in leather. Without much torment with the choice of material (and believe me, there was plenty to choose from - more than a hundred samples of leather alone) they offered us an excellent option. Everything was done quickly and efficiently, the chairs fit perfectly into the interior. Thank you!

Polina P.

December 21, 2020

I applied on the eve of New Year's Eve, when everyone is leaving everyone, in general, the New Year's race is to get everything done - I needed to reupholster the head of the bed. One message on WhatsApp was quickly answered and everything was clear and factual. There was a feeling that they knew and predicted in advance what needed to be said, what to warn about, in the short dialogue I had no questions left that everything would be fine. We arrived to pick up the backrest on the same day, I was of course shocked, this speaks of the composure and organization of the company. 5 minutes, everything was removed and provided for, they said 2 weeks. I agreed because the term was shorter and I didn’t pledge. The next day they sent me a selection of skin color. And after 5 days everything was ready with the same accuracy and speed. The most interesting thing is that in our time it is either long or poor quality. And here everything is in express mode, always in touch, everything is high quality and professional. The guys made my day and answered an important issue competently as specialists. Thanks a lot!!!! Happy New Year, your gift is great!!!! I wish your approach will bring you profits and grateful customers!!!!

Yulia M.

December 04, 2020

We ordered reupholstery of the headboard. We are satisfied with the quality of the work performed. Quite convenient and fast, as well as free delivery.

Victoria S.

December 03, 2020

Fast, good quality. 6 chairs like new.

Anna S.

November 14, 2020

The guys had a bed from a “very well-known company” reupholstered, the name of which I don’t even want to write, since it was already peeling off after the third year of use. We called, pleasant and smiling guys arrived on the same day, with a huge number of fabric samples for every taste! According to the contract, the reupholstery takes 14 days, but the headboard was already returned to us within a week - it was perfectly tailored, reupholstered in such a way that the “famous company” could not even dream of it. Smooth seams, great design! We installed the headboard in a matter of minutes and now we sleep on a beautiful and new bed. Thank you so much for your efficiency, professionalism, beauty and friendliness. I recommend it from the bottom of my heart! Thank you!

Marina F.

November 14, 2020

We reupholstered 4 chairs with soft backs and armrests. The job was done efficiently in less than a week. A huge number of fabric samples for every budget and taste - we needed anti-vandal (cat at home) and kitchen chairs. It turned out great: the color was chosen to match the kitchen countertop, and the cat now slides off the chairs and doesn’t touch them. We are completely satisfied and will recommend the company to friends

David D.

October 28, 2020

The guys are just great... they literally transformed what was trash into a work of art!!! Thank you. I recommend))

Karina G.

October 01, 2020

I want to express my deep gratitude to your company! Our sofa was reupholstered quickly, efficiently, and at an affordable price. It looks even better now than when I bought it. The most important thing for me as a client is your efficiency, politeness and incredible punctuality! They said you’ll be there at 11:00 - the doorbell rings at 10:59) this is worth a lot. Good luck to your company! You have golden hands! THANK YOU!

Marina E.

September 29, 2020

The chairs were reupholstered, the craftsman came to the house, brought fabric samples (large selection), and offered upholstery options. The fabric and color were chosen, then the chairs were carefully dismantled and the seats were taken away. The contract specified that the work would be completed within 14 days, but in the end everything was ready after 11 days. They delivered it at a strictly agreed time, just as carefully installed everything back and assembled the chairs. The result is pleasing, the chairs are like new and beautiful. Thanks to the masters. I recommend.

Ekaterina K.

September 03, 2020

We reupholstered a corner sofa, a craftsman came to the house, brought samples of fabric (there was a large selection), and suggested upholstery options specifically for our apartment (in addition to two children, we also have two dogs). We chose the fabric and color, then carefully dismantled the sofa and took away the seats and pillows. The contract specified that the work would be completed within 14 days, but in the end everything was ready within 11 days and they were done by September 1st. They delivered it at a strictly agreed time, just as carefully installed everything back, and assembled the sofa itself. The result is pleasing, the sofa is like new, elastic, beautiful. Thanks to the masters. I recommend.

Mariyat A.

August 20, 2020

It's nice to write a good review!!! I would like to express my deep gratitude to Nikolai for the efficiency and quality of the work performed. I placed an order for reupholstering the armrests of 1 sofa and 2 chair-beds on the evening of August 17, and at 6 o’clock on August 20 I was already sitting on the updated upholstered furniture!!! Nikolay assessed the work based on photographs, and it is important that the price for the work (quite realistic), announced initially, did not change upon arrival at the site with samples. I will recommend to friends and family. It's a pleasure to deal with professionals - masters of their craft!!! Thanks again!!!!!!

Evgenia M.

August 13, 2020

Great company. This is not the first time I have contacted you. Repurposed 2 sofas and several antique chairs. The guys did the job very delicately and tastefully. Everything is very high quality and on time. Good prices. No problems with delivery. Very pleased. I plan to contact again and recommend to all my friends and acquaintances.

Mikhail D.

August 09, 2020

We agreed, arrived quickly, picked it up, promised to do it in 10 days, but ended up doing it in 5. The quality of the work is very good.

Dmitry K.

July 31, 2020

Good company! Everything was done efficiently and quickly! Definitely recommend!

Vinera V.

July 25, 2020

I decided to update the appearance of my kitchen chairs with upholstery, contacted this company and was very pleased. Everything is very fast and high quality. Polite and pleasant guys who know their business well give advice based on experience. Thanks a lot!

Polina V.

July 23, 2020

We contacted this furniture repair company, thank you very much for your work and your attitude, approach and advice, We are very pleased with your services)

Vasily O.

July 19, 2020

Thank you very much !! For your work done, the result was amazing, even what I expected!) The first time we were faced with updating furniture, I thought it was impossible, as a result we received new furniture. I would like to point out that the prices surprised me since I applied to more than one company, thanks for the Result)

Andrey S.

July 07, 2020

Excellent quality of work and materials. Quite reasonable prices and terms. The guys were great, they helped me decide on fabrics and their combination, they updated the sofa quickly and efficiently. There is not a single complaint about the work. I will definitely give them a second sofa for restoration and will recommend it to all my friends.

Andy M.

July 04, 2020

I really liked the work. Very high quality. Large selection of materials. The attitude is attentive. I recommend! Unfortunately, after a month and a half of use, all the foam lost its shape (all the corners got out of shape and became semicircular). Last job lasted 15 years. I don't know what the reason is.

Roman K.

June 27, 2020

Czech chairs from the 60s were restored by this organization. They brought them chairs in a deplorable condition and took away virtually new chairs, even better than the manufacturer himself could have produced. The quality of the restoration is at the highest level, 5+. My wife and I really liked the approach to business, the speed of work, the quality, reasonable prices, politeness and creative staff of the organization. If you are restoring furniture, reupholstering chairs or a sofa, then use the services of Sofa Premium - you won’t go wrong, guys, GREAT WELL DONE, I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE.

Polyakova M.

April 14, 2020

We contacted this organization to reupholster kitchen chairs and were not disappointed. After the application, the next day, the company’s employees came to the house, brought a large number of leather samples, and took the chairs for repair. This is very convenient - it saves your time and you can attach samples directly to the interior so as not to make a mistake with the color. The repair was completed on time and of very high quality - the chairs are like new! I would like to note - polite staff, efficiency and accuracy of work, large selection of quality materials at an affordable price! We recommend!!!

Natalya H.

March 26, 2020

Everyone, good day!!! They gave us kitchen chairs for reupholstery. They reupholstered it very quickly and efficiently, the chairs are like new!!! The staff is very polite, the prices are reasonable, there is a very large selection of fabrics!!! We really liked everything, guys, great job!!! Thank you very much!!!

Nastya G.

March 13, 2020

The guys are just great!!! Masters of their craft!!! I have a sofa from Roy Bosh, and I couldn’t believe my eyes when they brought me an already reupholstered sofa... it was upholstered 100 times better than in my own factory!!! Thanks a million times to the company!!! Everything was done very quickly, at an adequate price and with high quality!!! By the way, they were recommended to me by my dad, who also sent them for reupholstery and was very pleased!!! Once again I want to express my deep gratitude, now only to you!!

Mikhail O.

February 08, 2020

Nice workshop. We recently reupholstered a couch, it was done quickly and very carefully. A friendly man on the phone gave us an idea of the prices, and then we didn’t have to pay anything extra.

Tamara M.

February 08, 2020

I needed to reupholster our sofa, made in Germany, and I was very afraid that no one would be able to reupholster it, since the sofa is very dear to me and very expensive, but I came across the Sofa Premium website and decided to call, the staff at the factory was very friendly, they responded immediately agreed and arrived, my sofa was returned to its original shape, even better than it was, the quality of the fabric, the quality of the work done is at the highest level, everything is very neat and very quickly, in one word I advise, I recommend!!! I was satisfied with the service, thank you very much

January 01, 1970

How to care for the material

In order for an eco-leather product to serve you as long as possible, you need to properly care for it:

To clean dirt from its surface, it is better to choose soft fabrics. If the product has stains that are difficult to remove, they can be treated with an alcohol solution, for which alcohol is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1.
An eco-leather product will last longer if it is regularly treated with water-repellent agents.
To clean products, it is prohibited to use products that contain chlorine or abrasive particles.
After cleaning the eco-leather, wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

Products made from eco-leather have an attractive appearance, are practical and at the same time cost much less than their analogues made from natural material.