How to distinguish the authenticity of a leather sofa

Leather sofas are loved by people for their solemnity, elegance, luxury and durability. There are various kinds of leather sofas on the market, which are dazzling. So when we buy leather sofas, how can we distinguish whether a leather sofa is real or fake?

Leather sofas are divided into genuine leather and imitation leather. Genuine leather is made from natural leather, primarily cowhide and pigskin, while imitation leather is man-made. Natural leather has regular, natural pores and grain. Cowhide pores are fine, dense, and irregularly arranged, resulting in a smooth, clean leather. Pigskin pores are arranged in a triangular pattern, resulting in a loose, loose leather. Imitation leather does not have these pores, and even if they do, they are artificial, making them easier to distinguish. A cross-section of each leather reveals that natural leather is composed of interwoven leather fibers, while imitation leather lacks this structure. Genuine leather has excellent color fastness and will not fade if rubbed vigorously with a damp cloth. The leather surface features neat seams, even stitching, and straight seams, resulting in a smooth, full, and wrinkle-free surface. Genuine leather sofa manufacturers offer a variety of leather materials, and the quality of the leather material impacts the quality of the resulting sofa.

Look at the material

"Genuine leather sofa" is a general term, encompassing pigskin, donkey hide, and cowhide. Cowhide leather is soft, thick, and of the highest quality. Sofas are typically made from buffalo leather, which is thicker and more affordable. Even better is top-grain cowhide. Horsehide and donkey hide have similar grain to cowhide, but their surface is more brittle and prone to peeling over time, making them less durable and therefore less expensive.

Distinguishing smells

If a leather sofa manufacturer uses genuine leather, then the genuine leather will have an animal smell; while fake leather, in contrast, tends to have a more pungent smell of leather.

Look at the corners

In order to reduce costs, some leather sofa manufacturers use high-quality leather on the top of the sofa, but mix some low-quality leather on the back or corners.

Look at the filling

The filling material mainly refers to sponge, which is divided into three types according to elasticity: high elastic, high elastic super soft and medium elastic. The specific method is to press the armrest and backrest of the sofa with your hands. If you can clearly feel the presence of the wooden frame,

This proves that the filling density of this sofa is not high and the elasticity is not good enough.