The PVC coated fabric is polyvinyl chloride or artificial leather, and the PU coated fabric is polyethylene or synthetic leather. Both are processed products of high molecular polymers. The performance of PU coated fabric is better than PVC.

The following explains the differences between the two in terms of price, scope of application and feel.

1. Price

The price of PU leather is more than twice that of PVC leather, and the price of some special requirements of PU leather is 2-3 times higher than that of PVC leather. Generally, the pattern paper required for PU leather can only be used 4-5 times and then it is scrapped; the pattern roller has a long service life, so the cost of PU leather is higher than that of PVC leather.

2. Scope of application

In terms of footwear, PVC leather is mostly used in linings or non-weight-bearing parts, or to make children's shoes; PU leather can be applied to footwear fabrics or weight-bearing parts.

In terms of bags, PVC leather is more suitable. This is because the items in the bag are different from the feet worn in the shoes and will not emit heat; there is no need to bear personal weight. The difference between PU and PVC is relatively easy. From the corners, PU base fabric is much thicker than PVC.

3. Feel

There are also differences in hand feel. PU has a softer hand feel; PVC has a harder hand feel; it can also be burned with fire. The taste of PU is much lighter than that of PVC.

I believe you will have a deeper understanding of PU coated fabrics and PVC coated fabrics after reading this article. Hangzhou Xiaoshan Zhengda Textile Co., Ltd. is a professional fabric textile factory. If you are interested in our products, you can visit our official website: PU coated fabric.