How to Spot Fake PVC Leather and What to Look For

PVC leather is a material which is commonly employed to manufacture items ranging from bags to shoes and furniture. It is designed to look like real leather, but it is not the real thing. Genuine leather comes from animals and PVC leather produced by people.

Pvc Leather vs Real Leather: What is Pvc Leather?

PVC leather is one type of fake leather. It is constructed by applying a layer of PVC, short for polyvinyl chloride, onto a fabric backing. Real leather is sourced from the skins of animals — including cows, sheep and pigs. PVC leather often costs less and is easier to clean than Leather , but it doesn’t wear as well and might not feel upscale.

How can we identify the fake grain pattern of PVC leather

There are many ways to identify real from fake PVC leather, one of which is closely examining the grain pattern. Real Leather has a natural grain which is not uniform everywhere, while artificial PVC leather sometimes has a very even grain which is the same all over. If the grain looks too consistent, uniform or perfect, it probably isn’t real.

How to check quality of PVC leather

When you’re looking to examine the quality of PVC leather, consider how thick and pliable it is. Higher quality PVC Leather should feel thicker and softer, low quality may feel thin and rigid. You can also see whether the surface is cracked or peeling, which could indicate it is not great quality.

Signs of a Counterfeit in Stitching, Seams, and Overall Appearance

Another thing you need to look for when trying to find out if PVC leather is real or fake is the stitching and seams. Genuine leather is often sewn with high quality thread, but fake PVC leather may have visible loose, or uneven stitches. 7.) Also, examine the item carefully for any fraying, discoloration, or ragged edges—a surefire sign the product is not genuine leather.

Why So Cheap? What's the Risk of Fake PVC Leather?

If you come across PVC leather that is very low in price, it could be that it is fake. Genuine leather is expensive to produce and more valuable than artificial materials such as PVC leather. So if you find any product made using PVC leather that is sold at a very low price, it’s probably not real.