Leather is a special material that is produced via the act of tanning the skins and hides of assorted cattle. Skins and hides can come from goats, pigs, lambs, goats, sheep, horses, and cows, but it can also come from wild animals like kangaroos, sharks, dolphins, turtles, snakes, and alligators too. The skin is converted into a thick material, which proves incredibly durable and long lasting. Some citizens truly have affection for the look and encounter of leather, while other humans do not appreciate leather goods so much. Some humans are somewhat concerned about the use of animals for the production of leather, asserting that such an act is excessively cruel as well as bad for the environment.



PVC is polyvinyl chloride, which is a common plastic found in myriads household items. In the chemical industry, PVC has become one of the highest valued as a chemical product. PVC is used in clothing at times as an alternative to real leather. PVC is also commonly prominent as vinyl. There are concerns about the use of PVC because of the many environmental and toxic characteristics of it. After all, the market for PVC still grows and it is projected to reach a volume close to 40 million tons in the next 10 years.

Leather is used in furniture upholstery of every one of kinds, as well as in a vast range of clothing, from jackets and gloves to bags and shoes. Taxidermists use leather to preserve their dead animal exhibits. Vegetable-tanned leather is used in bookbinding and previously for armed force armour. Briefcases, portfolios, and wallets feature leather or at least bits thereof. Valued for its toughness, Kangaroo leather makes very pleasing bullwhips. Every one of manner of leather-crafted goods these as pyrographs and stamps may also comprise leather.

PVC is used to make pipes that don't rust and corrode. Tubing and intravenous bags are made of flexible PVC. Food containers and food wrappings are also made with PVC. Youngster bibs, child strollers, bicycle seats, garden hoses, golf bags, raincoats, boots, and shower curtains are all made with PVC. Flooring, window frames, house siding, water pipes, roofing tiles, electric cable, and wire insulation are repeatedly made with this material. multitudinous things inside your automobile these as upholstery and floor mats are made with PVC. Swimming pool liners and covers, umbrellas, trellises, and many more products are made with PVC.

While leather and PVC are quite preferred, there are other alternative materials that are nearly as satisfactory. Pleather is one example, as this combines the best of leather and PVC. It holds up well over time, but isn't made with any animal products. Pleather is made of a plastic category material. Polyurethane is another type of material that mimics the look of leather. The material looks similar to PVC, but has the added benefit of being dry cleaned or machine washed. There are also all natural vegan alternatives to leather such as Ocean Leather made of kelp and Cork Leather made from cork trees.

Products that are made from leather are very leading. The time to process raw hide or skin is much shorter than it used to be. The quality and array of leather products show improved over the years. PVC is widely used in the health industry and the construction industry. There have been debates on whether PVC is completely safe. Some say PVC has toxins when plasticisers are added to it. Healthcare authorities and international environmentalists say that PVC is safe.