What is Leatherette?

What is leatherette? 

When a sofas description states it has leatherette seats that means it features a synthetic material and not real leather. It is a plastic-based vinyl material, not made from a real animal's skin. 

Is leatherette any good? 

If the maintenance is done carefully, you can easily use it for over 15 years in good condition. leatherette leathers resist tears and punctures very well. With proper care and maintenance, it will typically last a long time depending on family sizes like kids and pets.

Is leatherette as good as leather? 

Leather and leatherette are both used for the furniture upholstery. While leather is known for its luxury look and feels the advanced improvements of leatherette made it look very close to real leather and more affordable for your budget.