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Microfiber Leather Fabric Premium Suede Fabric Tear Resistant For Jewelry Display

• Natural suede vs artificial suede
• There are many ways to distinguish natural from artificial suede. People tend to confuse these materials because of the very similar texture and structure. Here is how you can distinguish these materials:

1. Check the surface.       Natural suede, like any genuine material, is heterogeneous in structure, thickness and color, has small scratches, cracks, creases on the surface. Artificial materials are completely homogeneous.
2. Smell matters.       Natural fabric emits a subtle, but well-recognizable smell of leather. An artificial material either does not smell anything or smells like synthetics and chemicals.
3. Check how the pile moves.       Natural suede pile is soft and supple, so it can easily change direction if you hold it with your finger. The natural suede leather becomes slightly darker or lighter.
4. Water test.       When it is wet, natural suede instantly absorbs liquid and remains wet for a long time. A synthetic analogue repels water.
5. Thermal test.       Hold a piece of suede in your hand for 2-3 minutes. Natural material will quickly take on the temperature of the human body and will remain warm for a long time, while any artificial material will remain cold.
6. Check the inside out.       Suede has the same fleecy structure on the front and back. If the back side of the material is made of cotton fabric or other inexpensive textiles, then it is not real suede.

• Important notice:       natural suede has a thin pile all over the surface that differs it from artificial materials. This is the main difference of suede from natural velour. By the way, natural velour is much cheaper than natural suede.

• When cleaning natural suede or nubuck, it is important to choose the right brush for each material. Since nubuck is a harder material than suede, if you use the same nubuck brush for suede, it will damage the pile. On the other hand, a suede brush used on any nubuck product will be practically ineffective for cleaning.

• Many people find suede shoes harder to maintain and more expensive than their shiny nubuck alternatives. This is far from the truth. Suede and nubuck actually require less maintenance than people think. Both suede and nubuck shoes do not need polishing or to be cleaned at all, so say goodbye to the weekly shoe polish when it comes to these materials.

• Final thoughts
• Suede is a very stylish and durable leather type used for making luxury shoes or accessories. If you are not afraid of care routine and its poor water-resistance, suede products can become one of the best investments.