Suede fabric is made from suede hair as raw material and processed. Suede is the skin on the suede body. The fiber tissue of suede is very tightly arranged, so the cloth is very thick and even thicker than Sheepskin is still thick, but because suede is relatively rare, most of the ones on the market are imitation suede. Because the production technology is relatively advanced, imitation suede is very similar to real suede, so it is gradually accepted by consumers. So today Let me introduce to you the advantages and disadvantages of suede.
Advantages of suede fabric:
As a high-end fabric, suede is generally used to make high-end clothing such as coats. The cloth surface is delicate and soft to the touch. There is also a waxy feeling. The suede coat is very comfortable and very stylish after wearing it. Then, suede has a very good thermal insulation effect and can withstand severe cold when worn in winter. In addition to producing coats, it can also be used to produce leather shoes, sofas and other items.
Disadvantages of suede fabric:
If it is real suede, it is extremely expensive, and we are not encouraged to buy such clothing. Secondly, suede fabric is time-consuming to care for. It is easily damaged, so more efforts are needed to prevent insects and corrosion. Finally, suede is less waterproof and is prone to deformation or wrinkling when exposed to water. Therefore, even if the suede fabric is dirty, do not wash it with water. It must be taken to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning, so the cost of maintenance will also increase. relatively high.
How to have both genuine and fake suede?
Look at the color: The color of untreated suede is white, including the color of the cross section and the color of the surface, while imitation suede is generally dyed. The color of the incision is naturally different from the color of the cloth, and it is easy to fade after blistering.
Look at the thickness: The thickness of imitation suede will be thicker than real suede. The thickness is generally 0.5 to 0.8 mm, while real suede is only 1 to 2 mm.
Feel: Real suede will have a pinky feel to the touch, and the fabric will be elastic and plump, while the overall feel of the imitation will be more “stiff”.
Cortical structure: The structure of imitation suede is loose and has relatively large gaps. The fibers are thicker than real suede and tend to harden after long-term use.
The above is a collection of suede-related knowledge for everyone. If you want to know more about other fabrics, you can continue to pay attention to the website. Of course, the mall also sells cotton, linen, silk, wool, chemical fiber and other fabrics, if necessary. Friends can check the price in the mall.
