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Is Leather Really Better Than Vinyl?

December 5, 2011 By Nadeem

In the past, when manufacturing restrictions affected the quality of vinyl, it developed a bad rap – especially when compared to genuine leather. Dubbed plastic leather or “pleather”, the general public disgraced the product and wrote it off as a cheap imitation of the real thing. Today, technological advancements have improved the quality of leather-simulated vinyl to the … [Read more...] about Is Leather Really Better Than Vinyl?

Enduratex Perfects Faux Leather

March 27, 2011 By Nadeem

Enduratex recently launched a new line of leather simulated vinyl called Gran Reserva.  This faux leather is comparable to Ultraleather, but at roughly $30 per yard, it sells for less than half. … [Read more...] about Enduratex Perfects Faux Leather

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