I know this is a dumb question, but how can you tell if patent leather is real leather from an animal skin, or is synthetic pleather?
I read this on Wikipedia, and now I'm even more confused
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Under Patent Leather it says:
"Patent leather begins as a superior grade of fine grain leather that undergoes a process to achieve the glossy look. Originally, this was accomplished by applying layers of a linseed oil finish to the leather, gradually creating the sleek appearance. As time went on, the invention of plastics impacted the methods for producing patent leather...Over time, the development of synthetic resins further simplified the process and cut production costs even further, making the mass production of patent leather possible."
Under Artificial Leather it says:
"Synthetic leathers, at times made from
plastics, are often used in clothing and fabrics. Artificial leather is marketed under many brands, including "leatherette," "faux leather," "
patent leather," "
Naugahyde" and "pleather""