Leather armchairs and sofas are among the most demanded as they offer excellent value for money, but usually our customers raise a series of doubts that will surely help you when finally deciding on the purchase of furniture of this type. We invite you to discover the benefits of the skin.
Is leather a heat-transmitting material?
If the skin is natural, the answer is negative and resounding: No. The natural leather offers good breathability to the fabric thanks to its pores, so it does not transmit any thermal sensation.
Failing that, the effect of synthetic leather is diverse, as it is a non-breathable material, which can generate a thermal sensation of heat. For this reason, it is important to go to quality armchair and sofa stores that offer certified furniture and that guarantee the reliability of what is offered, as we do at Nessen Interiors Málaga.
How do you know if it is a quality leather armchair or sofa?
Brands that offer real furniture upholstered with natural leather have certifications that prove it. Generally, the firms that offer natural leather sofas and armchairs in their catalogues usually have a special certificate affirming and guaranteeing that they are natural leather with special protection and tanned in Italy.
Maintenance to be offered to a leather sofa
Durability is one of the main advantages offered by a natural leather sofa, which is a good investment in the long run. Among other advantages offered by the leather, its flexibility, breathability and resistance stand out. Of course, there are a series of tips to guarantee the perfect maintenance of the upholstery:
- Keep the sofa at a safe distance from heat sources such as stoves, radiators or fireplaces, as the heat can damage it.
- Avoid direct sun exposure to keep skin colour in perfect condition
- When cleaning, a clean, dry white cloth is enough. In cases of dry dirt, delicate brushing will suffice.
- Annually nourish the skin of the sofa with some of the specific products that exist on the market and that you can find in any upholstery or supermarket.
Differences between skin and combined skin and between leather and leatherette
Faux leather is also known as faux leather, so a sofa upholstered in natural leather has nothing to do with one upholstered in faux leather. The former is usually a much more delicate and expensive material but offers greater comfort and warmth.
On the market, we currently find sofas and armchairs that combine natural leather with synthetic leather (faux leather), using the former in backrests, seats and arms and upholstering the bottom and back structure with synthetic leather, thus offering more economical models.
