What Is PU Leather? A Practical Guide for Handbag Brands
PU leather is a leather-like material with a polyurethane surface. For handbags, it is commonly made by applying a PU layer to a fabric backing. That surface can be smooth, pebbled, or embossed, so two materials both called “PU leather” may look and feel very different. The name alone does not tell you how a […]
Vegan Leather vs Real Leather for Handbags: Where Does PU Fit?
When choosing material for a handbag, the names can get confusing. Real leather comes from animal hide. Vegan leather is a broader term for leather-like materials made without animal-derived components. PU leather is one common example—but not every material sold as “PU leather” is automatically suitable for a fully vegan bag. For a brand developing […]