Comparison and application of tech fabrics with microfiber leather, PU leather, and PVC

PVC & PU & Ultra-fibrous leather

PVC leather
PVC leather uses PVC resin as the coating and non-woven fabric as the base layer. Due to the properties of PVC resin, PVC is prone to hardening and brittle during use, leading to cracking and drying with a short lifespan. Therefore, it is mostly used for decorative purposes and rarely used in easily worn areas like sofa seats, and is inexpensive.

PU leather
PU leather uses polyurethane resin as the coating and non-woven or knitted fabric as the base layer. PU leather has better abrasion resistance than PVC coatings. PU leather has better physical properties than PVC leather, is more flexible and flexible, has high tensile strength, and is breathable. It is more suitable for wear and tear scenarios like sofas, and is also more expensive.

Ultra-fibrous leather
Its base is usually ultra-fine nylon nonwoven fabric, with a porous three-dimensional mesh structure mimicking genuine leather, and the surface layer also mimics the grain structure of genuine leather. Compared to PVC and PU leather, PU leather offers better moisture absorption and breathability, and is far superior to PU leather in terms of wear resistance, mechanical properties, and color fastness. Of course, it is also more expensive.

Tech Cloth

As the “face” of the living room, the sofa plays a crucial role in the entire living space. Since every family’s composition, lifestyle, and personal dynamics are very different, a sofa that’s just right can greatly enhance happiness. When choosing a sofa, comfort is what we consider. The most direct experience of comfort lies in the sofa fabric.

High breathability

Tech fabric has far greater moisture and heat permeability than genuine leather, earning it the reputation of a “breathable fabric.” Tech fabrics have a strong visual effect of genuine leather in appearance, color, and texture, while also offering excellent skin-friendliness to the touch. Visually, they are indistinguishable from genuine leather, and in terms of feel, they surpass ordinary fabric materials.

Wear-resistant and scratch-resistant

Compared to fabric sofas, the special craftsmanship of tech fabric sofas allows them to easily handle pet scratches without worrying about wear.

Waterproof, oil-proof, and stain-resistant

The surface is treated with advanced technology to form a “protective film” that is waterproof and stain-resistant, making it easy to clean. Whether it’s regular liquids or stains, there’s no need to worry about penetration.

High comfort

The genuine leather sofa is beautiful and very elegant. With very careful care, she can remain as beautiful as ever, possessing an unparalleled texture. However, tech fabric sofas are much more affordable—skin-friendly, comfortable, breathable, and very gentle to the touch. They have all the advantages of fabric and can also have the texture of genuine leather. The two-tone or multi-color printing and dyeing standards of genuine leather make the colors much richer than genuine leather.

Maintenance of tech fabrics

(1) Use a vacuum cleaner once a week to vacuum, paying special attention to dust accumulation in folds and dead corners.

(2) If stains are present, soak a soft cotton cloth in a 1:10 soap sheet solution or a 1:20 premium shampoo, wring out the water, then gently wipe the stain from the edges.

(3) If gum or other gel-like substances accidentally stick to it, use an ice pack or ice water to cool it, then gently wipe it off with a fine silk cloth.

(4) Frequently pat the seat cushion and backrest; the internal fibers of the loose sofa fabric maintain the elasticity and flexibility of the tech fabric sofa.