Faux Leather

Casio Printer Turns Paper into Faux Leather

January 23, 2018 by Nadeem

Casio's new Mofrel printer was on full display at this month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, where company reps showed attendees how it can be used to transform paper into faux leather. … [Read more...] about Casio Printer Turns Paper into Faux Leather

Casio Can Now 3D Print Faux Leather

October 26, 2017 by Nadeem

Casio has invented a 3D printer that prints faux leather with such detail that it looks and feels close to the real thing. … [Read more...] about Casio Can Now 3D Print Faux Leather

DuPont and the Rise of Faux Leather

December 21, 2016 by Nadeem

Tired of seeing luxury cars trimmed in faux leather? Blame DuPont. According to Atlas Obscura, an online travel and history magazine, the chemical giant is largely responsible for introducing fake hides to the auto industry. … [Read more...] about DuPont and the Rise of Faux Leather

How Awesome is Ferrari’s Faux Leather?

September 23, 2015 by Nadeem

It’s practically unheard of that a super luxury automaker would upholster its interiors in faux leather — but that’s exactly what Ferrari is doing. Mycro Prestige, the company’s very own synthetic leather, is even being marketed as an upgrade to the real thing. … [Read more...] about How Awesome is Ferrari’s Faux Leather?

Can You Tell Real and Fake Leather Apart?

August 25, 2015 by Nadeem

As auto upholsterers, we can easily tell the difference between genuine leather and synthetic leather, which automakers often call "leatherette." However, a new report by J.D. Power & Associates reveals that a lot of car owners can’t. … [Read more...] about Can You Tell Real and Fake Leather Apart?