Learn these tricks and buy a real leather sofa

Genuine leather sofas are durable, luxurious, and breathable, making them popular with many. However, the quality of genuine leather sofas on the market varies greatly, and it's easy to end up with a fake leather sofa. Therefore, mastering the essential techniques for identifying genuine leather will ensure you're buying a genuine leather sofa. Below, Delore Leather Sofas shares a few tips for identifying genuine leather.

1. Look

Currently, leather sofas on the market are primarily made of microfiber leather (synthetic) and genuine leather (top-grain, split-grain, etc.). Therefore, if you see a "flawless" leather sofa, you should be wary, as it could be synthetic imitation leather. Generally speaking, animals develop some "noticeable markings" during daily life, such as ringworm spots, striae fasciitis, postpartum stretch marks, acne scars, puncture scratches, and marks. However, scars on genuine leather sofas often symbolize the authenticity of the leather. If the leather sofa manufacturer uses top-grain cowhide, despite the processing, these noticeable scarring characteristics will still be visible.

2. Touch

Touch the leather of a genuine leather sofa to see if the thickness is even and if it feels soft. (You can test this by rubbing it against the delicate skin of your arm.) Generally, genuine leather sofas have good flexibility, a smooth feel, clear and fine grain, and are comfortable and comfortable. On the contrary, genuine leather sofas tend to feel rough and clumpy. Regardless of the brand, whether well-known or obscure, simply touching the surface of the leather will confirm its authenticity.

Generally, synthetic leather feels rough, stiff, and lacks flexibility. Therefore, a simple way to identify it is to gently press the surface. If it's genuine leather, it will wrinkle naturally like skin pores, but it will also have strong resilience (which is very important), and will immediately return to its original smoothness. When producing genuine leather sofas, the choice of leather also determines the quality of the sofa.

A good leather sofa has a certain degree of water absorption. When a clean drop of water is placed on the surface of the leather, the water will slowly penetrate into the fibers and then evaporate. (Note: Try to test the leather sofa in an undisclosed area or request a test piece of leather when purchasing, as some leather may retain water stains.) Artificial leather, on the other hand, is less susceptible to water absorption, with water droplets clinging to the surface (mostly in the form of droplets). This is why some customers experience heat and discomfort when using faux leather sofas. These types of faux leather sofas have poor air permeability, so caution is advised when purchasing.