Owing to the lower costs associated with synthetic leather and rising applications in clothing, footwear, furnishing and automotive industries, the global synthetic leather marketis estimated to grow at a significant level during the forecast period (2017-2023). The increasing demand-supply gap and high cost of genuine leather has led to the widespread adoption of synthetic leather. Synthetic leather, ... Read more

Synthetic leather, also known as artificial leather, looks like a real skin made of artificial materials such as polyurethanes and polyvinyl chloride. The choice of the type of synthetic leather depends on its characteristics, such as durability, permeability, comfort, breathability, weight and insulation. The overall increase in the number of footwear applications has been an important factor in market growth. In addition, the increased priority given to animal rights by several ... Read more