Vegan leather is an amazing alternative to genuine leather. Whether you're looking at vegan leather furniture for ethical reasons or you're interested in a more affordable option than genuine leather, we've got you covered. Keep reading for our answers to all the burning vegan leather questions.

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What Is Vegan Leather?

Vegan leather is an ethical, sustainable and cruelty-free fabric that mimics the look and feel of genuine leather. Vegan leather may also be referred to as faux leather, polyester leather or pleather. While genuine leather is made from animal hides, vegan leather is made from two plastic-based materials: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU).

Vegan Leather vs. Genuine Leather

While vegan leather and genuine leather look super similar, they have a few key differences:

• Vegan leather is thinner and more lightweight than genuine leather.
• Vegan leather will soften and stretch over time, although not as much as genuine leather.
• Vegan leather is very uniform because each pore is synthetically created. Genuine leather is unique because no two animal hides are the same.
• Vegan leather is more affordable than genuine leather as it is mass-produced.
• Vegan leather holds dye better than genuine leather, so you have a larger variety of colours to choose from when shopping for a sofa, armchairs or a pouffe.

Why Choose Vegan Leather?

Vegan leather is waterproof and very easy to care for, so it's a great choice for dining and living room furniture or rooms where you spend a lot of your time. Vegan leather dining chairs can be wiped down in an instant.

Because vegan leather is more affordable than genuine leather, it's ideal for large pieces of furniture. To style a vegan leather sofa, just pile on a few throws or blankets and cosy up. If you're considering updating your home office, opt for vegan leather office chairs. Whether you're meeting clients in real life or via Zoom, you'll definitely make a lasting impression.

Caring for Vegan Leather

Caring for vegan leather is pretty simple. Thanks to its plastic coating, vegan leather is waterproof so be sure to follow these tips for easy cleaning:

1. Carefully blot stains with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove any liquid or dirt. Do your best to be gentle and try not to scrub too hard.
2. Using a mild dish soap, hot water and a clean cloth, wipe down the furniture in gentle circular motions. Don't use a sponge, as it can tear the surface.
3. Dry the faux leather with a dry microfibre cloth. Softly buff the area in circular motions.

Tip: Too much water and cleaners with lots of chemicals or alcohol will make your faux leather dry out faster. And too much bright sunlight can discolour the fabric over time.