What is faux suede?
Faux suede (or can be named suede fabric or suedette or imitaton/synthetic /artificial/fake suede etc) is a fabric simulating the characteristics of animal skins and its composition are polyester (poly or terylene), spandex (elastane). Imitation suede material is an ideal substitute for genuine suede, it is made of superfine denier chemical fiber as raw material, processed by napping, sanding and dyeing.
Features of faux suede
1. Unique style
The reflective point of the suede fabric is small, the luster and color are soft, and the appearance is full, fine. Smaller fiber flexural rigidity makes it easy for suede fabric to obtain an elegant effect. The core layer is thick denier and high shrinkage yarn, which gives the synthetic suede excellent drapability and unique visual comfort.
2. Excellent comfortableness
Artificial suede has good water and oil absorption. The micro-porous structure between the fabrics allows more static air in the fabrics, so better thermal insulation can be obtained. The fineness of the fiber makes the fabric soft and smooth, and has obvious advantages in terms of touch and physiological comfortableness.
3. Significant waterproof and vapor permeability
Usually the diameter of raindrops is 100-200 microns, and the water vapor of the human body is about 0.1 microns. By controlling the shrinkage rate and changing the proper fiber gap, the sea-island high-density fabric with a gap of only 0.2-10μm can be woven to achieve excellent waterproof and vapor permeability.
4. Extremely strong decontamination ability
The superfine fiber has a large specific surface area and many voids, which make the synthetic suede have a strong cleaning effect. It is a new generation of high-performance cleaning products.
The wide range of uses of faux suede
Through the design and processing of the faux suede etc, the fabric can obtain many special fabric styles, which can be widely used in apparel, handbag, interior goods, shoes etc.
Advantages of suede fabric used in clothing
1). Fashionable.
2). Comfortable hand feel.
3). Excellent drapability.
4). Very cost-effective.
5). Applicable in all seasons.
6). Breathable and warm.
7). Rich designs.
8). High-end appearance.
9). Easy to match.
Advantages of faux suede used in home textiles and bedding
1). Soft.
2). Excellent air permeability.
3). Easy to maintain.
4). Low price.
5). Rich designs.
Merits of suede used in furniture and sofas
1). Strong texture
2). High-end appearance.
3). Low maintenance cost.
4). Easy to match.
5). Insect and corrosion protection.
Preponderances of synthetic suede used in backpacks and handbags
1). Smooth feel.
2). Heat and sweat resistant.
3). Full of retro elements.
4). Strong sense of leather.
5). Easy to clean and maintain.
Preponderances of suedette used in shoes
1). Comfortable and breathable.
2). Easy to match clothes.
3). Can be used in all seasons.
4). Soft.
5). Non-slip and easy to clean.
6). Not easily deformed.
How to wash faux suede?
First of all, we need to use a stickyer and a hairdryer, which remove the ash of the faux suede, if there is a soft brush or a small brush, then the effect will be more excellent.
Then it is to use warm water (the temperature of the warm water is about 40 degrees, too high temperature will result in damage to the synthetic suede) to make a slightly wet, look for places where you need to clean it on the faux suede. Then wipe it gently.
Then we need to dry the synthetic suede, due to the special requirements of the artificial suede, so we need to put the synthetic suede in the ventilation, and stay away from the sun’s exposure, because it is destroyed the fabric’ internal structure, which causes all terror factors such as the flooding of the fabric.
Wait until 70% of dryness, we can pick it up with a hairdryer, and the temperature of the hair dryer is also controlled. After the hair dryer is blown, we can processes the fabric, we need a similar color faux suede powder. After picking up, use soft brush to brush gently, but it must be brushed toward one aspect, so that after dry cleaning can achieve a better effect.
The future and development prospects of faux suede
The market for conventional fabrics in the textile market is mild but not hot, while suede fabrics are popular in the market. Due to its excellent properties, faux suede is not only a fashionable fabric for apparels, but also a fashionable fabric for car decoration and home textiles. Over time, the use of suede fabrics has been developed so widely, it is conceivable that the market is also quite huge.
Every year, a large number of imitation suede products are developed, and it appears in almost every major conference. It is popular in Europe and the United States and developed all over the world. It can appear on any single product, and there will be no sense of disobedience. The warmth and fashion are so good that there is nothing to say, and there is no need to worry about maintenance in ordinary times, Since the suede fabric imulates the real suede, it is destined to show a more high-end feel, and the cost performance is too high.
This article is written by The Waltery China.
Waltery, as a top Chinese faux suede, faux leather supplier, is specialized in DMF FREE water-based PU, SOLVENT FREE PU, TRADITIONAL PU, microfiber leather, faux suede development, production and exporting.