Solvent-Free PU Leather
SampleMulti-Color Swatch Fan
A fan of swatches across many colors.
Materials · Vegan
Vegan Leather
Animal-free synthetic leather in rolls: PU, microfiber, silicone, and PVC, made to your color, texture, and backing.
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Product range
Vegan Leather Samples
A selection from our animal-free synthetic leather range, across several constructions. Click an image to view it larger, or request a sample.
Water-Based PU Leather
SampleMuted Color Range
Soft shades from mauve and blush to khaki, mint, and navy.
Microfiber Leather
SampleLeather-Tone Fan
Browns, grey, white, and tan fanned out.
Silicone Leather
SamplePeach and Cream Layers
Peach and cream sheets layered corner to corner.
Solvent-Free PU Leather
SampleBlack and Beige
Black and beige sheets side by side.
PVC Leather
SampleGrey, Black, and White
Pinked-edge swatches in grey, black, and white.
Microfiber Leather
SampleSheet Stack
Black, brown, grey, white, and tan sheets in a stack.
Semi-PU Leather
SampleNeon Yellow and Green
Neon yellow and green sheets on a black base.
Samples shown are examples. Each card names the construction it comes from.
Definition
What Is Vegan Leather?
Vegan leather is a leather alternative made without animal-derived materials. It is also called faux leather or artificial leather. The word describes origin. It does not describe how long the material lasts, how it was made, or its effect on the environment.
Materials
What Is Vegan Leather Made Of?
Fuzhou Leather works here
01 · Most common
Synthetic (plastic-based)
A polymer layer, such as PU or PVC, on a fabric base. This is the most common group
PUMicrofiberSiliconePVC
02
Plant-based
Made with plant sources such as cork, fruit waste, or cactus. Many still use a polymer binder
03
Hybrid
A mix of plant-based material and synthetic polymer
04
Recycled
Made with recycled content
Fuzhou Leather works in the first group: it makes PU, microfiber, silicone, and PVC synthetic leather.
The word
What Vegan Does and Does Not Tell You
✓The word vegan tells you
- No animal hide or animal-derived material is used
- The material is a leather alternative
✕The word vegan does not tell you
- Its durability or abrasion resistance
- Whether it is plant-based or plastic-based
- Any environmental performance
Compare
Vegan Leather and Real Leather
ItemVegan (synthetic) leatherReal leather
OriginNo animal hideAnimal hide
SurfaceUniform from roll to rollVaries from hide to hide
BreathabilityA coated surface breathes lessBreathes better
AgingDoes not develop a patinaDevelops a patina
SupplyMade in rolls to your specificationCut from hides
Sustainability
Is Vegan Leather Sustainable?
The honest answer is that it depends. The argument is two-sided:
For
It avoids raising animals and the processes that follow.
Against
Plastic-based types do not biodegrade easily, and many plant-based types still use a plastic binder.
Quick answers
Is Vegan Leather Durable?
It depends on the construction. Durability is set by the base fabric, the coating, and the use. We test finished rolls for abrasion resistance, flex durability, and colorfastness.
Is Vegan Leather Plastic?
Most commercial vegan leather has a plastic polymer layer, such as polyurethane or PVC. Plant-based types are less common, and many combine plant material with a polymer. Read the specification of the exact product.
Is Synthetic Leather Vegan?
Synthetic leather built on a fabric base contains no animal hide.
Building a vegan product line?
Tell us the product and the finish you want. We will recommend which of our four constructions fits it.
Tell Us About Your ProductOur range
Vegan Constructions We Make
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Applications
Where Vegan Leather Is Used
Care
Care Guidance for Your Customers
- Wipe with a soft damp cloth and mild soap solution.
- Avoid strong solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Keep away from long exposure to heat and direct sun.
!Confirm care instructions for your own product before printing them on labels.
Ordering
Ordering
500–800 mMOQ per color, depending on the construction
MOQ is 500–800 meters per color, depending on the construction. Mail us a physical reference and we will make a counter-sample for your approval.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is vegan leather the same as faux leather?
Vegan describes that no animal-derived material is used. Faux leather describes that the material imitates leather. Our synthetic leathers are both.
Is vegan leather eco-friendly?
The word vegan does not answer that. It describes origin, not environmental performance.
Is vegan leather good quality?
Quality depends on the construction, not on the word vegan.
What are the alternatives to leather?
Synthetic types such as PU, microfiber, silicone, and PVC leather, and plant-based types made from cork, fruit waste, or cactus.
Which construction is best for vegan products?
It depends on the product and its use. Send the application and a reference sample, and we will recommend one.
What is the minimum order?
500–800 meters per color, depending on the construction.
Thank you, your request is in
We have received your details and will reply by email with a suggested construction and the next steps for samples.