What is the difference between Patent, PU, Stretch and Leather material?
.BY DAVID 04.23.19
Q. What is the difference between Patent, PU, Stretch and Leather material?
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Patent, either patent leather or patent pu, the latter being a man made material, has a very shiny, almost mirror like appearance. | |
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PU, short for polyurethane, is a semi-shiny to non-shiny man made material. | |
Stretch, either patent or PU, is a thin, stretchable material, which allows it to fit to the contours of the feet or legs. Leather, usually having a supple and comfortable feel and with a texture pattern. |