Pros And Cons Of Faux Leather Handbags

By Marsha Klein


Faux leather handbags come in a variety of styles ranging from cheap to very expensive. They are very fashionable right now and the quality of their creation makes them very difficult to distinguish from their genuine counterparts.

Faux leather is the term that has been established in the consumer world as artificial material that has been specifically created to substitute the genuine article. It is also sometimes called leatherette. Leatherette has been extremely successful in markets the world over simply because it has major advantages that consumers appreciate. As such it is not just used in the manufacture of bags but also in clothes, shoes and furniture.

Perhaps the leading advantage that has led to the success of this material other than its appearance of animal hide is the cost factor. It is just so much cheaper and products made of this substitute can work out as a whopping seventy five percent cheaper than rawhide. This advantage is particularly useful in high fashion items and the transitory nature of fashion in general. Bags may only last a season in fashion before it put aside as out of date. If the material was not too expensive, the loss is thus reduced.

This being a man made material also carries a lot of weight with a large section of the market who choose to shop on ethical grounds. They appreciate knowing that the bags they carry have not cost the life of a living animal in its production. This may be a concern to vegetarians and animal welfare activists, however, it should be noted that the meat industry does produce real hide as a by product anyway.

Fashion trends of today are seeing a lot of very large bags being sported by the ladies. Such big items are extremely costive if produced from genuine animal skins. Leatherette enables even the most budget conscious fashion lover to adorn herself with a trendy accessory without breaking the bank. Some of the bags are crafted equally as well and include all the trimmings of their more expensive counterparts such as buckles and sashes.

The versatility of this material in the making of bags cannot be over emphasized. The nature of it is that it can be dyed to any color at all and the color is retained for the lifespan of the article without ever fading. Even the most luminous cyan or magenta shoes and dresses can have a matching bag of the same color. The material is extremely pliable as well and can be moulded into the most creative designs imaginable.

It is argued that artificial materials do not last as long as the real thing and in most cases this is true for high wear items. However, in the case of bags, you can keep them for years and years if only they are stored and looked after properly. They do well in normal room temperature conditions provided the environment is not too humid or too dry either. They can be cleaned with an alcohol based solution which helps maintain its composition.

Faux leather handbags are recommended for anyone who is looking for beautifully crafted high fashion articles that are affordable in price. They cannot be beaten on the range of designs available too.




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