Is Pet Friendly Leather the same as Pet Friendly Cloth? Pros and Cons!
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Getting to Know Pet Friendly Leather/Cloth Together
What is pet friendly leather/cloth? Pet Friendly Leather/Cloth is a technologically synthetic material made by a special weaving method.
Pet Friendly Leather feels like real leather, while Pet Friendly Fabric is a light-textured, extremely short-haired material that must be woven with a high-density weave to achieve abrasion, scratch, and splash-resistant results.
The use of anti-staining technology material does not allow liquid to penetrate into the sofa, increasing the buffer time to deal with sofa stains.
In fact, human sweat will also affect the service life of the sofa, the latest anti-staining technology also has a protective effect on human sweat.
Because of the high density of the weave, it is not easy for your furry friend's claws to be hooked into the fabric, which reduces the desire to sharpen the claws.
Pet friendly leather/cloth is developed by machine running force and frequency to check the abrasion resistance coefficient of the leather.
The coefficient of abrasion is generally divided into 30,000 rpm, 50,000 rpm and so on. And so on.
The higher the coefficient, the more wear-resistant, and need to have SGS professional certification.
Pet friendly leather V. S Pet friendly cloth
Pros and Cons of Pet Friendly Leather
Pros:
- Leather-like feel.
- Resistant to scratches, spills and stains
- No need for regular maintenance and cleaning like leather sofas.
- High density and friction tolerance.
Cons:
- Less breathable than cowhide sofas
- Less elastic
- Easy to crack if not properly maintained
Pros and Cons of Pet Friendly Cloth
Pros:
- The material is relatively thin and soft, and there are many kinds of fabrics available in the market.
- Resistant to abrasion, dirt, and cleaning.
- Permeable.
Cons:
- Water repellency decreases with the number of washes, and it is recommended to clean immediately when soiled to avoid penetration into the fibers.
How to choose the right sofa for your pet? You can judge from 5 aspects
- The material should be wear-resistant.
When the pet is still young, to all kinds of things are full of curiosity, any object is also the first time to see, and scratching, biting is their way of exploring the world, so to all the novelty of the things will smell, lick, and then bite to see; at this time to have material wear-resistant and scratch-resistant sofas is particularly important!
- Structures should be strong
After a hard day's work, when you come home and see your pet, all your fatigue is swept away. The general weight of the pet is about 3-5 kg or even dozens of kilograms, have a stable structure of the sofa, in order to allow pets to jump up and down on the sofa safely, and off work can also be nested together in the sofa to spend a comfortable night!
- Color Selection
Unlike us humans, pets are not as careful to keep their sofas clean and tidy as we are in our daily use. In addition to regular cleaning of the sofa, it is also important to choose a color that is visually the most resistant to staining when purchasing.
- Choose the size according to your space
Planning the living space, and also planning the activity space for pets, to make the living space more comfortable.
- Sofa Height
The most comfortable time is always on the sofa time, pets always like to jump to the sofa together nesting, you must pay attention to the height of the sofa, but also timely purchase of pet stairs to protect the pet's joints yo!
Pet Friendly Leather/Cloth Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a pet friendly leather/cloth sofa last?
Normal use of 3-5 years, with the advancement of technology, if you take good care of it, it can be extended.
Will my pet friendly leather sofa crack?
If you don't use oil, you won't crack your cat's skin! If you use oil, it will harden the skin and it will crack easily.
Is pet friendly cloth/fabric a technological cloth?
It is a latest technology material, tested formaldehyde-free, and can be used by pets with peace of mind.
Is Pet Friendly Leather the same as Pet Friendly Cloth?
No. The Pet Friendly fabric is made of a special high-density fabric that is abrasion-resistant, making it less likely for cat claws to be hooked into the fabric, and reducing the desire to sharpen claws. The biggest difference between the two is in the look and feel, which can be divided into leather and cloth, and they have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Is there a grade of pet friendly leather?
Yes, the pet-friendly leather grade has a wear-resistant coefficient, the higher the coefficient, the more scratch-resistant, super scratch-resistant series adopts a high-density weaving method to reach 200,000 turns, which is more than 10 times the wear-resistant scratch-resistant power of the traditional leather sofa!
Is the pet-friendly cloth breathable?
Breathable, pet-friendly sofa is comfortable to touch, breathable and highly wear-resistant!
Will the pet-friendly leather/cloth sofa get hot?
No.
Can the pet friendly cloth be baked?
No. If the fabric is removable, the Pet Friendly Fabric Sofa can be washed directly by hand or in the washing machine at room temperature, using general laundry detergent or laundry detergent can be used, do not use bleach or softener. After washing the fabric, please air dry it naturally or tumble dry it in a normal dryer at low temperature (below 104℉/40℃).
What should I do if my pet's friendly skin/cloth is stained?
Moderate stains such as oil, soup, coffee, milk, etc. can stain the sofa. It is recommended that a neutral detergent be diluted with water and wiped down, or a toothbrush with toothpaste can be used to partially remove the stains, and if there is no significant improvement, then a commercially available Pet Friendly Leather Sofa Cleaner can be used to wipe down the sofa.
What should I do if my pet's skin becomes hard?
Sweat is acidic and alkaline (non-neutral) and may erode cat scratching skin over time, causing cracks. It is recommended to wipe with water and then dry after use or use a neutral detergent and then wipe with water.
(PH value of 7.0 is called neutral, the cleaning is mild and does not hurt the material, for the hand is also relatively mild, but it is still recommended to wear gloves, after wiping, must be wiped with water to wipe dry again!)
Can I use alcohol to wipe my pet-friendly leather/cloth?
No. Do not use any organic solvents containing chemical ingredients, such as alcohol, glitter and wax oil for wiping, as these products will damage the surface structure, causing hardening, cracking, discoloration, and shortening the service life.
What kind of sofa should I use to keep my cat?
There are two types of pet-friendly sofa materials: pet-friendly leather and pet-friendly cloth. Pet-friendly cloth and pet-friendly leather are both microfiber technology materials, made of high-density special weaving method, so that dogs and cats' claws are not easy to hook into the fabric, to avoid damage to the sofa, and both have the advantages of abrasion-resistant, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant and splash-resistant, and the biggest difference between them is the appearance and touch.
Is the Pet Friendly Sofa durable?
Durable, although not as durable as cowhide sofa, but because of the pet-friendly leather/cloth scratch-resistant, water-repellent, dirt-resistant, etc., the use and maintenance is more convenient, the general use of leather, often due to stains, oil stained surface and then began to crack and peeling, the pet-friendly leather, with anti-oil characteristics, reasonable use of the scope of use, as long as a dry cloth for a simple wipe to clean can be used to use the pet-friendly leather sofa, durability, good, CP value is relatively higher than that of the pet-friendly leather, and the durability is very good, and the CP value is relatively higher than that of the pet-friendly leather, so it is more durable. The durability of pet-friendly leather sofa is good, and the CP value is much higher.
