In modern shoe stores, even fairly expensive and reputable brands can be increasingly found models of eco-leather. What is eco-leather for shoes, you can understand by getting acquainted with its composition.
Pros and Cons of Eco-Leather Shoes
Eco-leather is made of a cotton base, on which a polyurethane film is applied. Such a film creates an imitation of natural leather, and the base makes the material more resistant to stretching, tearing and abrasion.
The main advantages of eco-leather is its environmental friendliness (which gave the name of the material), because animals do not suffer in the production process, and when eko-skin is worn, it releases harmful substances into the air. Such material breathes, at the same time it does not let the moisture from outside, so in eco-leather shoes it will be comfortable in any weather. Its appearance completely imitates the models made of natural material, and it costs such shoes cheaper than leather and worn for a long time too. The eco-skin is very pleasant to the touch, but still does not cause allergic reactions.
The disadvantages of eco-leather include that, in comparison with the natural skin, it is less frost-resistant and warm. Therefore, buying shoes from eco-leather for the winter, it is worth carefully weighing all the weather conditions in which you live. In comparison with shoes from ordinary leatherette, eco leather is more expensive, although much more nosy.
How to take care of shoes made of eco-leather?
Care of shoes from eco-leather does not differ from care for shoe pairs made of natural material. Shoes should be periodically cleaned and impregnated with special water-repellent means, boots or shoes made of eco-leather must necessarily dry before each next wearing. If contamination occurs, it should be removed as soon as possible with a damp cloth, and then wipe the surface of the shoes dry. Old age spots are removed with the help of special means. Keep these shoes better in a cardboard box, stuffing paper and placing each boot, shoe or shoes in a separate anther. If necessary, you can paint shoes with special paint.
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