Coated Leather

Description

Coated leather is defined as “a product where the surface coating applied to the leather substrate does not exceed one-third of the total thickness of the product, but is in excess of 0.15mm”. As the finish thickness exceeds 0.15mm the material cannot be classed as genuine leather. Coated leather grain is coated with various chemical materials, such as a polyurethane mix, and used mainly for handbags and belts as well as for upholstering furniture.
The main benefits of the material is that it is economical to produce and has a uniform, wipe clean surface. However, this also gives it a more man-made look.