{"id":3560,"date":"2025-07-16T07:23:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2025-07-21T07:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T07:24:13","slug":"guide-to-distinguishing-real-and-fake-leather-how-laundries-identify-and-care-for-leather-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/ru\/guide-to-distinguishing-real-and-fake-leather-how-laundries-identify-and-care-for-leather-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Distinguishing Real and Fake Leather: How Laundries Identify and Care for Leather Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the laundry industry, the cleaning and care of leather products is a high-value-added service project. However, due to the special material of the leather products and their high price, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/ru\/solution\/\">laundry shops<\/a><\/strong> must be equipped with professional identification ability to tell genuine leather from fake leather and avoid economic losses or customer disputes resulting from misjudgment.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will provide a simple but practical method for people to identify genuine and fake leather in terms of four aspects: appearance, cross-section, hand feel, and water absorption.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3561\" src=\"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Appearance Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The appearance of the genuine leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obvious pores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are obvious pores at the surface of the genuine leather. The distribution of pores has certain rules, but the regularity is not strong, and the thickness is uneven.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There could be some natural marks on the surface, like scars and wrinkles on the animal\u2019s skin itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location differences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In inconspicuous areas ( inside the collar, under the pockets, under the armpits&#8230;), lower-quality leather that is significantly different from the front is often used (except for particularly high-end leather jackets).<\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The appearance of the fake leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inobvious pores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The pores on the surface of fake leather are not obvious, or the counterfeit leathers have no pores at all.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong regularity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The surface texture is regular, with uniform thickness and no natural scars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No location difference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The material of inconspicuous areas is the same as that of the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0Identification of suede leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genuine suede leather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The surface fluff varies in length and texture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fake suede leather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The surface fluff is uniform, and the texture is even.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3562\" src=\"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-7-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Identification of Cross-Section and Leather Back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The cross-sectional characteristics of genuine leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fibrous structure: The cross-section of the genuine leather presents an irregular fibrous structure.<\/li>\n<li>Nail test: When you scratch the cross-section with your nail, you will notice that it becomes fluffy and thick.<\/li>\n<li>The reverse side features: The reverse side of the genuine leather shows an uneven state and no fibrous imitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The cross-sectional characteristics of fake leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular fibers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cross-section presents a regular fabric fiber structure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rigid and inflexible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cross-sectional structure is rigid and lacks a fluffy feel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identification of Hand Feel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The tactile characteristics of genuine leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comfortable and soft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Full and soft to the touch, with a certain sense of warmth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good elasticity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Natural leather has good elasticity, and its hardness does not change significantly with the seasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The tactile characteristics of fake leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong plastic feel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The hand feels similar to plastic, with poor fullness and softness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature sensitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is relatively soft in hot weather but becomes hard in cold weather.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elasticity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obvious creases tend to appear when bent. Its flexibility is poor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identification of Water Absorption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The water absorption of genuine leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good water absorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The surface of genuine leather has strong water absorption.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dip your hand in a small amount of water and apply it to the surface of the leather to observe its water absorption. If it absorbs water quickly, it is genuine leather.<\/p>\n<p>\u2751\u00a0The water absorption of genuine leather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor water absorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The surface of fake leather has poor water absorption or no water absorption at all.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong water resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Water on the surface is not easy to penetrate, and it forms water droplets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precautions and Suggestions for Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive judgment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is recommended to use all the above four methods simultaneously for a comprehensive judgment to enhance accuracy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If it is difficult to identify, it can be sent to professional leather chemical identification testing institutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When receiving leather products, it is necessary to communicate fully with the customer, clarify the type of leather and care requirements, and avoid disputes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precautions and Suggestions for Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classified care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the appropriate care method on the basis of the type and texture of the leather.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use professional leather care <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/ru\/small-capacity\/professional-washer-15-20-25-kg-2\/\">equipment<\/a><\/strong> and eco-friendly materials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular leather identification and nursing training of employees can improve their professional skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The method of identifying genuine and fake leathers is the premise of laundry shops providing high-quality leather care services. By the appearance, cross-section, hand feel, and water absorption, laundry shops can effectively avoid the misjudgment risks, improve the service quality, and win the customers\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n<p>Laundry shop owners and laundry industry practitioners should pay attention to learning and improving the technology of identifying the leathers and winning the market by virtue of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kingstarlaundry.com\/ru\/small-capacity\/professional-washer-15-20-25-kg-2\/\">professional and refined services<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the laundry industry, the cleaning and care of leather products is a high-value-added service project. 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