8 ways to distinguish genuine leather from the manmade
The production technology of polymers has stepped so far that distinguish real leather from faux is very difficult. But sometimes to understand the skin is very important, as sellers often try to deceive inexperienced buyers, "mpariwa" under the appearance of the skin efficiently mimic its synthetic material. We open 8 secrets to mastering which you will be able to distinguish fakes.
It is known that in nature is virtually absent absolute symmetry completely and repetitive drawings. So drawing this skin always unique, and artificial represents the same, repeatedly copied parts of the pattern. In addition, natural skin always porous and individual holes, you can easily see through a magnifying glass. Of course, they are arranged completely randomly.
Skin created by nature, always heavier than artificial. You will easily feel the difference, if you take in one hand and shoes made of genuine leather and a faux. It should be remembered that different types of this skin also have different weights. For example, sheep's always easier bullish, but still heavier than leather.
Genuine leather coming into contact with the human body, heats up quickly and retains the heat well. Synthetic leather, even the most high-quality, deprived of this feature. No matter how much you pressed to his artificial skin, it will stay cold. Another tactile difference is the elasticity. The leather is soft but quickly restored after bending or pressing. The leatherette after bending often remain clearly distinguishable in the folds and creases.
Natural skin roughened inner side, very similar to the surface of the suede. The products faux leather reverse side is covered with a cloth. Notice the difference in the cut of the easiest places seams and pockets. In this leather cut always rounded, fluffy and not stratified. The leatherette edge and sealed so it looks smooth. It is important to remember that some clever manufacturers can sew the most noticeable seams of the strips of genuine leather.
The real leather is difficult to confuse the smell artificial. The leatherette specific chemical smell, which is indestructible and maintained over the years. This is especially noticeable on bags, inside of which the smell can be not just strong, but even sharp. The leather has a slight, pleasant aroma. In recent years, manufacturers of leather are actively fighting with the smell of their products and some expensive grade substitute already does not smell.
In contact with the surface of the genuine leather water droplets absorb quickly, leaving dark spots. After a while, when moisture has evaporated from them not a trace remains. The synthetic leather and do not absorb moisture and it remains on the surface until, until it dries or it will be erased.
Very often the manufacturer applies to the leather product of a separate piece of material as the sample. It is possible to carry out any experiments, including setting fire to a material with a lighter or a match. Real leather will fester, and artificial lights, highlighting black smoky smoke.There are also varieties of leather that do not burn, but melt. BUT before experimenting with a piece of skin, you should make sure that it matches the material of the product.
Products made of natural leather are valued higher than artificial, although once upon a time it was the opposite. Among the natural leather has its share of budget options such as pork, beef and cow, as well as award — deer, ostrich, crocodile.
In the store, you are unlikely to be able to check the product from the skin or into fire or water, so you should use the best available methods. First push with your fingers on the skin surface and make sure it is leveled quickly exposed. The remaining trace of the finger — a sign of leather.
Try to gently stretch the skin to the side. If you will see rubber or plastic smell, so before you fake. Pay attention to how quickly the thing returns to its original shape after stretching — the leatherette with "memory material" almost always have issues.
Hold the skin to the hand and make sure she was warmed up from your body. Leatherette will remain as cold as before. And, of course, to the natural leather things attach a piece of skin in the form of miniature animal skins. The clothes and accessories of leather, too, can be a sample, but it will look like a diamond.
Well, to distinguish genuine leather from faux we have learned. It remains to figure out how to distinguish the quality of the vodka from the cheap and this event will be to celebrate.
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