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How durable is faux leather?

February 21, 2018 by Jean-Marc Chateigner 67 Comments

Is faux leather durable? This is what you are going to find out in this post, trust me, the answer is going to surprise a lot of readers.

Which is more durable: real leather or faux leather?

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According to tests and experiences from different people and even organizations, faux leather is not only very durable, but it will keep looking the most attractive and durable over time.

I know that most people think that real leather is the most durable when it comes to leather objects and upholstery, but the truth is that faux leather can be much more durable, however, it all depends on the quality of the faux leather fabric used in the manufacturing process and the care routine!

Faux leather cracks
Faux leather can crack and peel, have limited durability, only when it’s made out of poor materials and fabrics, and more importantly, when the owner is not taking good care of it.

Some cars made in the 70s are still enjoying their faux leather upholstery, it is because the faux leather fabric used was of great quality and was made of mixed materials and fabrics.

By mixed materials, I mean that the faux leather used in the upholstery is not just plastic, it is plastic mixed with synthetic or natural fibers.

To prevent faux leather from peeling and cracking, I highly advice you to use a good conditioner. Click here to try it!

In the process of making faux leather fabric, manufacturers can add either synthetic fibers like nylon, or add natural fibers like cotton or wool, both processes are very efficient at making the faux leather fabric more durable and stronger.

However, for faux leather to stay durable and stronger it does not only require good materials, it will also require good maintenance.

You may think that real leather is the only kind of fabric that must require care and maintenance, but this is totally wrong, faux leather requires attention and care too.

One of the best products you can apply to make faux leather not only durable, but also very resistant and stronger is quality faux leather conditioners.

In almost every post I talk about faux leather conditioners and how they can be used to add years of life to your faux leather objects, not only that, but to also clean and to keep them looking great even in the most difficult of conditions.

Yes, some few years ago, there used to be only a few faux leather conditioners available, but things have changed dramatically since then, there are many brands and many products you can use that are not only guaranteed to extend the life of your faux leather objects, but also give them a fantastic shine and flexibility, sometimes, using quality faux leather conditioners can result in a much stronger and more durable faux leather fabric, even better than real leather.

Faux leather conditioners are also going to help the fibers stay strong and durable; they will also prevent the faux leather surface from cracking and losing essential chemicals that hold it together.

I’ve seen faux leather that was sixty years old that was doing great!

And on the other hand I’ve seen faux leather that was three months old that was already cracking and losing its resistance and flexibility.

This means that to have a very durable faux leather, you must care for it and you must select only the best quality materials, fabrics and conditioners.

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So, if you are looking for durability and strength, don’t buy cheap products, they will not last you a long time.

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  1. Jamie says

    February 6, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Hi. I am looking at an Ashley sofa made out of their Durablend material. Do you know anything about the quality of their faux leather? Thanks for your help.
    Jamie

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      February 16, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Ashley Furniture makes great products, but only buy the high end ones, the lower the price, the lower the quality will be.

      Reply
      • krishna singh says

        April 21, 2015 at 4:46 pm

        thanks for feedback

        Reply
    • karen nation says

      June 17, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      i purchased a durablend couch and 2 recliner from Ashley about 6 years ago. I cant remember how long they lasted but not more than a few years. All 3 pieces and the couch and recliners were different brands bought at different times, bought the warranty for the sofa but they said it didnt cover peeling or cracking After that purchased recliners from prolounger, called renu leather, whatever that means and the leather has held up well after 3 years, no cracks peeling or anything but faded like crazy. the problem with them was the metal frames for the footrests did not hold up, now replacing with a set from american signature furniture that is vinyl that looks like leather, hope I have better luck with that set.

      Reply
    • Laura Cortez says

      September 29, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Horrible, our Ashley dura blend leather sofa and loveseat are in bad condition. The set is four years old and it is cracking and peeling everywhere. My husband and I live alone with no children. We are sooooo disappointed.

      Reply
      • William S says

        October 11, 2017 at 10:28 pm

        Ashley reslly is inferior in quality. Seen on everything of theirs we own.

        Reply
    • Brenda Lee Cannon says

      October 1, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      I purchased a set from Ashley about 3 yrs ago. Label said bonded leather. I am sick! It is. completely peeling off. I now am looking for something else. Would never buy from Ashley again

      Reply
    • Michelle Parnau says

      March 15, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Our cracked and torn at the seams after a year

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I just purchased a couch that was manufactored from One 80, It says it is Faux Leather. Do you know anything about this brand?

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      March 21, 2015 at 6:08 am

      No, I don’t know about it, sorry πŸ™

      Reply
    • karen nation says

      June 17, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Almost bought some beautiful recliners buy them. Looked very good quality. Good luck!

      Reply
  3. Margaret Nicholls says

    June 3, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    We purchased a faux leather chair and matching stool. It only lasted 2 years!!! over which time it has considerably deteriorated. All the areas around the stitching has cracked and it is all wearing off/peeling off everywhere that the body touches. The arms the back the seat!!! If it’s not got leather in it it should never have the word LEATHER at all in its description. If its got some sort of plastic in it, which is what we have now found out, I have had plastic type of furniture (corner settee) many years ago and it lasted forever, so why is this so inferior. Would never buy it again!! This was purchased from Harveys Furniture and when we complained about it, their so called expert told us it was wear and tear – After two years!! surely it should last longer. Oh and also we were using the wrong stuff on it to clean it. Damp cloth – yes that was correct. But we were never told that faux leather was not real leather, so used the same leather cream on it as we have done on the settee which is real leather may I add and that hasn’t got anything wrong with it. As we thought it was still leather not plastic. We couldn’t get any joy from Harveys with regard to the item, in our opinion it should have lasted more than 2 years. It wasn’t even sat in that much. If its wear and tear then obviously the only way it would have stayed in good condition was not to sit in it!!!!

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      June 5, 2015 at 9:49 am

      It’s because it was made of poor faux leather! Sorry to hear this, but the first thing to never do with this fabric is to go cheap or look for the best “deals”! There are none! Don’t lose hope in faux leather, I have so many products and furniture made of it and they’re all great looking, in fact, I have one couch which is probably more than 15 years of age, and I bought it from a thrift shop years ago.

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      • karen nation says

        June 17, 2017 at 12:56 pm

        Do you use any type of conditioner on your faux leather? Ihave had awful luck with it. Even boots jackets ect. I hadgood luck with something called renu leather bt faded terribly but tha is an easy fix with dye, to bad the metal footrests didnt hold up on those recliners.

        Reply
      • Laura Cortez says

        September 29, 2017 at 10:35 pm

        How does one know what is good or bad faux leather?

        Reply
        • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

          October 1, 2017 at 10:12 am

          Always focus on elasticity and back threads, the more elastic it looks and feels, the more durable it will be, one more thing, never buy smelly faux leather, it’s a sure sign of low quality.

          Reply
    • DJFL says

      June 7, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Apparently, you don’t know that the word “faux” is French for false, which means it’s not real leather.

      Reply
    • lol says

      October 30, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      faux = fake or false or made in imitation

      Reply
  4. tracy says

    June 8, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I am considering faux leather chairs from http://www.homedecorators.com/p/meloni-armchair/00/900/

    Any thoughts on this chair?

    Reply
  5. waseem says

    July 1, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    I want to buy a faux leather sandals .is it comfort while wearing .it feels comfort while wearing ? ..
    and how long would it be standard …?

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      July 4, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      I’m sorry, but I’ve never had faux leather sandals before πŸ™ If you take good care of the fabric, condition it once every six months and don’t expose it a lot to sunlight and water, then it can last you for a very long time for sure.

      Reply
  6. Roy C Roegiers says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:21 am

    I purchased a recliner at big lots used it same way as my leather recliner except the leather recliner lasted 15yrs, the FAUX is 2 yrs old I keep it covered up because I can not look at this missable piece of junk.

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      August 27, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Sorry, some faux leather fabrics are cheap and badly made, they’ll crack and look horrible very quickly!

      Reply
  7. mehdi says

    March 26, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Hello, i want ask a question about what is the best matherial for make a good faux leather?
    I love animals and really i dont want to use of real leather.
    do you know any brand that made bag, jacket and … just with faux leather??
    thanks

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      March 29, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      I live in France, and here, we don’t have lots of faux leather brands, sorry Mehdi!

      Reply
  8. Lesley says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:24 am

    To avoid cheap faux… what’s the price range to get a good faux leather couch

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      March 29, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Probably more than $800, but in general, go for a known brand, it’s the best way to avoid cheaply made faux leather.

      Reply
  9. Wristman@gmails.com says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:56 am

    So does faux leather take normal leather oils . ?? I do one thing that can be considered dirty but I feel works … facial oils ! I have a leather HP cover oiled by my facial oil ( accidentally of course) , but now I realise it works well – so I just continue πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      March 29, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks for the info.

      Reply
  10. Al says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    I bought 2 power chairs of bonded leather that lasted 3 yrs and pealed like an orange. Ashley was the seller. Attitudes by them was tough. Now I got two new chairs which was supposed to be leather wherever the body touched Find out it is faux leathers. Seems like I’m looking for the same kind of trouble. What do you think

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      May 7, 2017 at 6:29 am

      Stay away from faux leather if it’s going in a highly humid or warm place, and please, try maintaining it by applying baby oil once every three months.

      Reply
      • karen nation says

        June 17, 2017 at 1:40 pm

        I just bought a sofa and 2 recliners from american signature. Looks like leather but the salesman said vinyl and the info on the set on the websight (havnt recieved yet) says the couch vinyl, th recliners says 100 percent polyster, I dont know why because they are from the same set, but anyway, How should I take care of them.? I live in Florida where it is hot and humid but we keep the ac on in the summer.

        Reply
        • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

          June 20, 2017 at 8:52 am

          Well, they are new, this means that nothing needs to be done at the moment, to take great care, you need to apply a good vinyl conditioner, like the one offered by Meguiar, I have used one by 3M in the past, seemed good but some people don’t like it, anyway, since I’m not sure if you mean vinyl or faux leather, I’m only going to suggest that you use this conditioner, please, feel free to ask me if you need more help.
          PS: Thanks for contributing to other comments, this helps readers a lot.

          Reply
  11. R2 says

    May 7, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I am considering to buy a faux leather couch. I live in a surrounding which has extreme winters [goes up to -15] and the summers are beautiful.
    1. Do you recommend Faux leather for such extreme weather conditions?
    2. How do you identify a good Faux leather vs. not a quality one?
    3. What maintainance should be kept in mind, while purchasing a Faux Leather product?

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      May 8, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      Of course, it’s ideal for faux leather, just use baby oil once three or six months, depending on the usage frequency, as far as the quality, choose known brands and look for flexible and malleable faux leather fabric, one with threads.

      Reply
  12. GWEN MCNABB says

    May 9, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    FAUX LEATHER FROM WAYFAIR. IAM I DOOMED!!!

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      May 16, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Fingers crossed!

      Reply
  13. Mary S says

    May 14, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    When shopping for faux leather furniture, how will I know good quality materials from poor quality materials? If I use baby oil to care for the material, won’t it come off on my clothing? I thought I wanted faux leather, but after reading these posts, I’m not so sure. I only want high quality, long-lasting furniture.

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    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      May 16, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      You let baby oil soak in for one hour, there are some amazing brands, you just need to look for a durable faux leather fabric that’s thick, elastic and has fiber threads.

      Reply
  14. jeannie Crowe says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Thinking of purchasing a Lankinhurst faux leather sofa made by Ashley. How will it stand up and especially since the set will be in my living room that has a wood stove that runs pretty much constantly from Oct till May.

    Reply
  15. Larisa says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    Hi Jean-Marc,
    I am planning to buy Leo Minor Double Leather Reclining Sofa and Loveseat, putty color. Do you have any idea if it’s durable or not?
    Thank you.

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    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      June 27, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Hello, I have just checked a website that provides good information on these, well, they are made of PU, which is excellent in my opinion, so, yes, they look great and they are made of a quality fabric, however, you need to take good care, they’re expensive, so, once every six months, use a good faux leather conditioner like the one by TriNova, and one more thing, avoid sunlight and heat exposure as much as possible.

      Reply
  16. Michelle says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:32 am

    Hi, I’ve been thinking of purchasing the supernova sectional sofa from bobs discount furniture they say it’s a high performance fabric pu faux leather 75% polyurethane and 25% polyester it says. I m looking to get at least 8yrs. Out of it .do you think it’s a decedent quality?I’m really concerned about peeling and cracking.

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    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      June 28, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Michelle, the thing is not what it’s made of, it’s what quality the materials are, there are so many types of PU leather, and calling their fabric high performance is a bit scary to me because it seems like good marketing.
      Have you checked the sectional yet? Can you provide me with a link?

      Reply
    • Ia says

      July 5, 2017 at 5:34 am

      O no, we bought sofa from bob, they said lots of good things, then they make us to buy 5y insurance…3 years, it start to peal like leave. Guess what, insurance didnt cover. We stuck with garbage.

      Reply
      • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

        July 7, 2017 at 7:11 am

        So sorry to read about this!! That’s a real shame!

        Reply
  17. Sharon L Larmay says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    I am looking at purchasing a Faux Leather sectional. Its a Simmons Shiloh super soft faux leather. Its around $1900. Is this considered a quality piece? I do not want to deal with peeling and cracking.

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      July 3, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      Yes, it’s a good indicator of quality, is it this one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Simmons-Upholstery-Shiloh-Sectional/109886610 ??

      Reply
  18. Melissa says

    July 8, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I have just purchased the walworth sofa, loveseat, and recliner from Ashley.

    https://www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/p/walworth-power-reclining-sofa/u7800287/

    I was told it was matched leather, (which I assumed meant the leather colors matched) until I got home and started researching to find out that the parts your body touches are leather (the website says 100% leather) but the back and outside arms are vinyl (26% polyester and 74% PVC). After looking at the reviews someone posted a picture of peeling and now I am very scared I made the wrong decision. I paid about $4700 for all three pieces and I want this furnitire to last for many years. It is very comfortable, which is what sold me, but it will be heartbreaking if it doesn’t hold up.

    1) Should I cancel my purchase? Is this a bad decision? I have three days if I want to cancel.

    2) If this is good quality in your opinion, how should I care for it to ensure it lasts for many years without cracking or peeling?

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      July 10, 2017 at 7:07 am

      So, the quality is ok in my opinion, not the best, but I have seen worse, it’s a bit pricey if you ask me! I think you can keep it if you really like it, I would keep it if I were you but nonetheless, you should care for it every six months, a good vinyl conditioner, like this one: https://fauxleatherguide.com/Conditioner , should protect it and prevent peeling and cracking and please, avoid direct sunlight and heat exposure, never clean with water or alcohol.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        July 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        Thank you so much!? What product would you recommend for protecting the leather parts? I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate your feedback!

        Reply
        • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

          July 12, 2017 at 9:53 am

          My pleasure, hope it helps you, use this amazing conditioner for the leather parts: https://fauxleatherguide.com/Leather-Conditioner

          Reply
  19. Naida says

    July 14, 2017 at 3:40 am

    Has anyone had any experiences good or bad with leather air furniture?

    Reply
  20. Fatima says

    July 23, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Hi, I am thinking of buying Faux Leather sectional, but the one I really love is white/cream in color… how do I keep it clean and presentable for at least 2 years with 2 boys in the house (16yrs old and 6yrs). They sale extended warranty for product for 3yrs, 5yrs – so I may get but will 3yrs be okay or 5yrs? I may say I am sucker when it comes to warranty – I rather pay more but be covered.
    I live in Seattle, Washington with quite dust sometimes in my area. I had the bonded leather and it lasted about 2 and half years – the sofa has been peeling and making messes all over. Can I avoid peeling from the faux leather for at least 2-3 years.
    Here is the link…
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNKC8AO/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    and below link is for the black one:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNKC6VK/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2972357942&pd_rd_wg=zJ0Zn&pf_rd_r=NXXQ58VA49G7WP493WQY&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00NNKC6VK&pd_rd_w=if4CT&pf_rd_i=Sectional+Right+Chaise+Sofa&pd_rd_r=H8SM7XDJNR20J5PNKT50&ie=UTF8&qid=1500819579&sr=1

    Also they have it with another seller – Kind of confused

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WVO4PBI?psc=1

    As you can see the white one is more attractive… Are they good puchase?
    Any help will be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      July 23, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Hello, well, having two boys in the house won’t be easy on your new sofa, but don’t worry, I’ll show you what to do to keep it in fantastic shape not just for 3 years, but for even much more years.
      So, the first thing you need to always have in mind is that all fabric hates direct heat, especially sunlight, so, the less your sofa is exposed to sunlight and other sources of heat the better, if you can’t do with this, then you need to start adding a maintenance routine that’s going to keep your sofa as new for many many years, I have many faux leather items around the house that are 20+ years which look just like new.
      So, every six months, apply about one tablespoon of baby oil to one square foot of fabric, just rub gently and then don’t use it for one hour, in order to recover lost oils from your fabric, this will keep it lasting for many years.
      You need to be vigilant and avoid pointy objects touching your sofa, especially dirty shoes, they tend to worn sofas very quickly, but in general, if you apply the baby oil technique once every six months, you will be good to go.
      Please, try to also get this amazing conditioner that’s designed for faux leather, it’s the one I use personally: https://fauxleatherguide.com/Leather-Honey-Conditioner
      And yes, these sofas are great for the price, which seems very attractive if you ask me, so, don’t spend more on other brands, these look attractive and very praticale, I have never used this brand to be honest with you, but I have checked their website and reveiws from different readers, a good choice, of course, as with most furniture, the more you maintain it, the better it will resist time and daily use.
      If you have a question, don’t hesitate to ask me.
      And please, use these links to buy youe sofa from Amazon, this will give a nice commision to this website:
      White sofa: http://amzn.to/2upPLtz
      Black sofa: http://amzn.to/2gVlgc1

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  21. JC says

    July 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    You have mentioned that cotton and other materials can be added to faux leather. In terms of garments, can cordura be used with faux leather as a “base layer” to strengthen it? Also, how does faux leather compare to real leather in terms of its resistance to abrasions/cuts?

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    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      July 29, 2017 at 5:39 am

      To tell you the truth, it’s the first time I have heard about this fabric, so, I’m not able to answer this question and as far as durability is concerned, faux leather, can not be compared to real leather, because there are so many variants, for example, if you take high quality faux leather fabrics, they can last more than real leather, one more important thing, the way you take care of your fabric is also important, I have faux leather shoes that were cheaply made many years ago and are like new because I maintain them. So, it’s up to you to keep faux leather durable, maintain it the right way and it will ultimately outlast real leather.

      Reply
  22. Jeanne says

    August 4, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Hello
    I just ordered two faux leather recliner chairs and have read the interesting comments about care. I need to make these last! Just need one more clarification. I can order the conditioner you recommended. But can I use a leather cleaner/conditioner I just purchased fromForce Field. It has very high ratings for users

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      August 10, 2017 at 7:08 am

      Hello Jeanne,
      I have to say no to using a leather conditioner for faux leather, in the past I used to recommend one specific brand of leather conditioner for faux leather usage, but the formula has changed and it doesn’t work anymore, to make your chairs last longer, use the faux leather conditioner in this post.

      Reply
  23. Marie says

    January 6, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    About 9 years ago I bought an Ashley loveseat and recliner at Big Lots. They are 100% polyurethane and have worn better than I could ever have imagined with no kitty cat claw damage at all. Then about 6 years ago I decided I wanted a white sofa and again bought Ashley. My sofa is polyurethane/ cotton /leather combo and has worn terribly. I am now considering a sofa from Bob’s and wondering if this is a bad decision. Here is the link. https://www.mybobs.com/gotham-power-reclining-console-loveseat

    Reply
  24. Mike says

    January 14, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    My 4 month old recliner sofa from livingspaces is a very soft and flexible faux leather. On the seat surfaces that are most commonly used the faux leather surface is starting to change. The outer surface is developing a very subtle wrinkling. When you slide hand across, it feels like the outer surface is starting to detach from the base material. I’m worried that this will worsen over time. No cleaners or lotions have been applied to the surface. Any advise?

    Reply
  25. Malib says

    January 23, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Is air leather the same as faux leather?

    Reply
  26. Frances Fasano says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I recently purchased a leather match couch bristan collection from signature by ashley . It is leather on seats, back cushions and arms. Match of vinyl/polyester on back and side. How do I care for leather and non-leather parts of the couches for years to come. I want it to last. The leather match portion of the bristan set is 69% pvc and 31% polyester. Does this tell you anything about its durability. Also, if the seating area is claimed to be top grain leather, how will I care for this to keep it lasting for many years?

    Reply
    • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

      February 28, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      It’s very simple to care for leather fabrics, you need a good conditioner, the honey leather conditioner is the best in the market right now, and for the faux leather, 69% pvc and 31% polyester is pretty standard, nothing to worry about in terms of quality, to care for it and make it last you ages, use a good faux leather/vinyl conditioner, the one in this page is the best.

      Reply
      • Fran says

        March 1, 2018 at 9:45 am

        Thank you! Couches are being delivered next week and I wanted to be prepared. Conditioner every 6 months is standard care?

        Reply
        • Jean-Marc Chateigner says

          March 1, 2018 at 12:04 pm

          Yes, it’s top-notch care to be exact.

          Reply
  27. Jen says

    August 16, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Hi, I just want to ask if real leather conditioner (wax based products) work on faux leather? Or do I have to buy conditioner that’s specifically designed for faux leather? Thanks!

    Reply

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Unlike real leather, faux leather have many uses and different processes of manufacturing, from sewing to using glue, whereas real leather items and products can be very limited in this respect. In this post, I will deal with glue, what kind is best for faux leather and most importantly, how to … [Read More...] about What is the best glue to use with faux leather?

How to get rid of the chemical smell in faux leather items?

Usually, the chemical smell in faux leather items is going to disappear within a period of three to five weeks after manufacturing, but sometimes, if the manufacturers are not careful enough, they are going to use more chemicals and low quality faux leather fabrics, these are totally okay to use, … [Read More...] about How to get rid of the chemical smell in faux leather items?

Should you use waterproofing sprays on your faux leather items?

Find out in this post whether you should waterproof your faux leather items or not, and if so, how to do this important step without damaging them and without causing them changes in their texture and look. Most people tend to think that faux leather is very similar to real leather and because of … [Read More...] about Should you use waterproofing sprays on your faux leather items?

How to dye faux leather?

In this post, I will show you exactly how you can dye faux leather items without damaging them, and even better, while giving them a "genuine" look. Faux leather is a very resistant material, it can last you for years, if you know how to maintain it, without ever showing signs of tearing or … [Read More...] about How to dye faux leather?

How to get rid of urine smell from faux leather objects?

I'm a cat lover, I have three males at home, and I enjoy playing and having fun with them all the time, but there is one nasty thing about male cats I really don't like, it is the fact that their urine is extremely annoying and smelly! … [Read More...] about How to get rid of urine smell from faux leather objects?

What to use to dye faux leather shoes and how to use it?

Dyeing faux leather shoes can be a very difficult process if you don't know what you are going to use and what materials you are working with, sometimes the faux leather fabrics in the shoes are not going to absorb the color well and they may even start having a horrible smell which is going to make … [Read More...] about What to use to dye faux leather shoes and how to use it?

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