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When winter comes, we want to go to the mall and buy a leather jacket to protect against the cold.
However, the appearance of clothes sold in the market "real leather" and "artificial leather" can be said to be very similar, which makes it very difficult for us to distinguish them.
However, if you want to easily tell the difference between real leather and artificial leather, all you need is a drop of water.
So, how should we operate discernment?
Made of faux leather
In daily life, we will make our mood happy by dressing up our personal clothes.
Moreover, a person's dress image appropriately can be said to leave a good impression on colleagues in the workplace, so as to better integrate into the company's team.
In the process of dressing up, we may not know much about the material of some clothes, especially some leather clothes and accessories.
In the market, it is difficult to distinguish between "artificial leather" and genuine leather clothes, so it can be said that it is difficult to buy some genuine leather clothes.
Let's first understand the material of artificial leather, this artificial leather has a different formula, so the materials used will also be some gaps.
The most common materials on the market are PU leather (polyurethane) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which are made by foaming.
And this kind of artificial leather clothing has a high elasticity, so we will make people feel very comfortable in the process of wearing.
In addition to its good elasticity, the firm wrinkle resistance of this kind of clothing is also very good, and it will not be frequently scalded because of the wrinkles of the clothes.
However, the breathability of artificial leather is average, and the moisture absorption is poor, if you wear it in summer, you may feel some unbreathable feeling.
Although artificial leather has these shortcomings, its cost performance is still more in line with the mass market, so its position in the market is still relatively high.
It can be said that we have a clear understanding of the material of artificial leather, so how is the expensive leather material made?
Genuine leather
Genuine leather is also known as "natural leather", and its main material is animal hides, which are processed and made by tanneries.
And the price of a piece of leather can be said to be several times to dozens of times that of artificial leather, and even some of the better fur are more expensive.
However, the process of making a piece of natural leather is still relatively complicated, it first needs to go through dozens of processes such as raw hide, soaking, taking meat, degreasing, softening, dyeing, drying and finishing.
In the market, our common leather materials are generally made of pigskin, cowhide, sheepskin, etc., and crocodile leather is a little higher-grade.
Natural leather is not artificially produced, so its shape is irregular, and its thickness will also vary.
However, with this natural composition of the material, it can be said that its durability is very good, and even if it is worn for many years, it will not wear out too much.
Moreover, compared with other materials, this natural leather can be said to feel very good, and its sweat absorption and breathability are also the best.
In terms of appearance, it can be said to give people a sense of grace and luxury, and its unique texture and feel can be said to be difficult to reproduce the exact same artificially.
This natural leather also has certain disadvantages, that is, it will fade very easily under the sun, and it needs regular maintenance and maintenance.
Moreover, the price of a leather dress is very expensive in the market, so some merchants will mix and sell artificial leather clothes.
So here, we have to learn how to distinguish between "real leather" and "artificial leather"! And in our daily life, what are the practical ways to distinguish leather goods?
How to discern
Through the previous content, we have learned that the material of artificial leather and real leather is different, and their cost is also very different.
If we want to buy a leather dress on the market, we can first observe the quality and feel of the clothes.
For real leather clothes, you will find that the feel is very soft, and the surface texture will be uneven, and the surface also has a certain elasticity.
If it is made of artificial leather, although the surface will be a little silky, the overall feel will be stiffer, and the surface texture is usually more uniform.
At this time, for the surface judgment, you can use your hands on the surface of real leather and artificial leather, and perform a "crease press".
If it can disappear quickly, it is real leather, if it needs to disappear within a few minutes or there are certain traces after disappearing, it is artificial leather.
You still need to have some experience with this method, and if the conditions are possible, you can prepare a drop of water.
Generally, leather clothes can be said to have very good water absorption, and if it is artificial leather, the water absorption will be very poor.
Although the clothes of these two materials usually look very similar, through such a comparison, you will find that there is still a big difference.
When we put a drop of water on a leather jacket or purse, since it is natural leather, you will find that the water will be slowly absorbed.
When we put water drops on the faux leather, you will find that these water droplets will float on the surface of the leather goods all the time, and they will not be able to absorb them at all.
Through this tip, you can find that the gap between artificial leather and genuine leather is still very large, even if the appearance is extremely similar, but the material is still very different.
In addition to these methods to distinguish the difference between genuine leather and artificial leather, we can still tell by the nose.
For example, some genuine leather goods, they themselves are made of animal hides, and it can be said that after these hides are processed, there will be some animal flavors.
Even if some chemicals will be added in the production process, the overall leather goods will not smell particularly plastic.
If it is a leather goods made of artificial leather, it can be said that as long as the nose smells it lightly, there will be a strong smell of plastic and chemical residues.
Seeing the little friends here, they may not have much experience in the above methods and judgments, so they feel that they can't control it.
Therefore, the next method can easily identify genuine leather goods through the lighter commonly used at home.
Through the above learning Xi the materials of the two are different, so the taste of the two substances when the lighter is lit is also different.
Genuine leather goods will emit a burnt smell after burning, while in the case of artificial leather, it will burn with a strong plastic smell, and in the process of burning, the fire will get bigger and bigger.
However, this lighter identification method, if it is in a shopping mall, may not be very practical.
In addition to learning to distinguish between "artificial leather" and "leather", we should pay more attention to the maintenance of leather, so in the process of maintenance, what do we need to pay attention to?
Maintenance methods of leather goods
The appearance of leather goods is actually like the skin of our body, which needs to be taken care of and maintained regularly.
When you buy a new leather product, you will find that its gloss will be very bright, and its surface will be very soft.
When we use the purchased leather goods for a period of time, you will find that the surface of the leather goods does not have the previous gloss, and the surface of the leather goods will become dry.
In this state, in fact, it should be maintained, if the leather goods are not maintained in time, it will lead to fading,
This makes the leather clothes we buy at a high price lose its unique temperament.
Therefore, it can be seen from here that the maintenance of leather goods is still very important, so let's learn Xi its maintenance methods!
When we clean the dust on the surface of the leather goods, we need to choose a soft brush to clean it, if it is too hard, it may cause certain scratches on the performance of the leather goods.
Before maintenance, be sure to clean the dust on the surface of the leather goods, we can gently clean and clean them in order from top to bottom.
When we clean the dust on the surface of the leather goods, we can apply oil, and remember not to apply too thick when applying the oil layer.
After we wipe it down, we need to put it in a ventilated place for an hour to dry, and when it is done, you will find that it will have its previous brightness.
When maintaining leather goods, the number of times is not as much as possible, the normal maintenance time is recommended that you can carry out a certain amount of maintenance on leather goods in 1-2 months.
If the transition of maintenance, it may bring a certain burden to the leather itself, so we should maintain it scientifically!
In addition to its own maintenance, in the process of storage, the leather goods can not be exposed to the sun, which will cause the leather goods to fade and break.
And remember, leather goods can not be placed in a dark and damp place, because damp places, it is easy to make leather goods mildew and become very difficult to clean.
In the market, if you want to distinguish the difference between leather goods and artificial leather, you still need a way.
When we learn Xi these small methods, we can use these small methods to make purchases.
However, after purchasing, we still need to maintain the leather goods to a certain extent, so as to prolong the service life of the leather goods.
But in addition to these methods, what about the other friends? Let's discuss it together.