Differences between Custom Real and Faux Leather Patches.

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Differences between Custom Real and Faux Leather
Patches.
Many people love clothing, hats or backpacks with
leather patches because these accessories are
unique and durable. There are various materials
to make custom leather patches, including custom
real leather patches and custom faux leather
patches. Do you how to distinguish the real
leather and faux leather? Here are several tips
to help you better understand them. The History
of Leather Patches When comes to the first
leather patch, you may first think of those
elderly British university professors who sewed
leather patch on the elbows of their sweaters.
But this is not the first leather patch. The
first wide usage of leather patches may have
occurred in Germany. During the World War I,
German Stormtroopers sewed leather patches on
their uniforms to protect themselves from
crawling on the ground or in trenches. During the
World War II, military pilots came up with more
creative ways to decorate and custom their
flight jackets. Handmade leather patches sewn
onto their jackets became popular to celebrate
achievements or distinguish themselves from
other pilots because of highly
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competiveness and self-motivation of the job.
This culture continues to the present day. The
Difference between Custom Real and Faux Leather
Patches There are various differences between
real and custom faux leather patches,
respectively types, look and feel, as well as
durability and longevity. Types of Real and Faux
Leather Faux leather, also known as imitation or
vegan leather, is a manmade fabric that looks
like real leather but contains no animal parts.
Diverse as real leather, different varieties of
faux leather are made from diverse synthetic
fibers. Two major types pf faux leather are
mainly vinyl (PVC) and polyurethane. The first
one is the result of adding dye and plastic
materials, making the fabric look more like real
leather. Vinyl-based faux leather is softer than
polyurethane but not breathable, which cannot be
used in clothing. The second one is the result of
adding a polymer-based substance on coating
natural fabrics like cotton or wool, and then
processed into real leather look. This material
is more breathable than vinyl, used more for
clothing and items that will come into contact
with your skin. Look Feel Although custom faux
leather patch looks and feels like custom real
leather patch, there is a visual and textural
difference between them. Custom faux leather
patch is made in bulk by applying or laminating a
polyurethane or vinyl finish on a substrate
(usually polyester, cotton, nylon or rayon).
Then, a roll applies artificial grain pattern to
the surface of the material to give the leather
a real animal look.
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As a synthetic material, custom faux leather
patch can be printed with any patterns or dyed
with any colors, thus expending its appeal and
use to a broad audience of consumers. Custom
real leather patch comes from animals. Custom
real leather patch will have a random grain and
texture, which was regarded as a natural
imperfection to add the natural beauty and look.
It will become luster or patina over time. As
time goes by, custom real leather patch becomes
softer, which is more attractive to real thing.
Custom real leather patch is not uniform in any
way. If you want all your pieces of clothing to
look uniform, custom real leather patches may
not suit your needs. Durability
Longevity Custom real leather patch is
extraordinarily durable. As time goes by, it
becomes softer and softer, developing a live-in
appeal. Although custom real leather patch will
have an old look with age, some well-cared-for
leather patch will actually become more valuable
and sought-after as a good wine. Custom real
leather patch can be durable for many years when
cared for. Custom faux leather patch has made an
excellent advancement. However, this material is
easier to tear or puncture than real leather.
With various manufacturers, treatments and
production methods, some custom faux leather
patch will last longer than others. Most custom
faux leather patches are waterproof, while custom
real leather patches are permeable. When the
custom real leather patch gets wet, it can even
rot or crack if not dried quickly. Care and
cleaning As custom real leather patches come from
animal skin, they must be well maintained for a
long life. Custom real leather patches should not
get wet, if does, please wipe the spills
immediately to avoid permanent contamination or
damage to the leather.
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Besides, custom real leather patches should not
be exposed under direct sunlight. The strong
ultraviolet radiation will dry out the natural
oils and cause discoloration and premature
aging. You can clean your leather with a leather
cleaner. Most custom faux leather patches are
more maintenance-free than custom real leather
patches. They can be cleaned with water and a
mild soap solution. After washing some custom
faux leather patches, you should apply a small
amount of polishing on a clean and dry rag.