Leatherette

Leatherette

Leatherette is a form of artificial leather, usually made by covering a fabric base with plastic. The fabric can be made of a natural or a synthetic fibre which is then covered with a soft PVC layer.

Leatherette bound books and 20th century cameras are good examples of leatherette. Leatherette clothing of various kinds (including lingeries) also exist.

A disadvantage of plastic "leatherette" is that it is not porous and does not allow air to pass through it, thus sweat can accumulate if it is used for clothing, car seat coverings, etc. However, one of its primary advantages, especially in cars, is that it requires little maintenance in comparison to leather and does not crack or fade as easily.

During a fire, leatherette may cause additional serious skin damage because it not only burns more vigorously than leather, but can also melt.


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  • leatherette — /ledh euh ret /, n. a material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, color, and texture of leather. [1875 80; formerly a trademark; see LEATHER, ETTE] * * * …   Universalium

  • leatherette — noun /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/ A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather …   Wiktionary

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