¿Qué es el polipiel?
Leatherette isn’t leather; it’s a synthetic material made of vinyl and is designed specifically to mimic leather. It’s typically made from natural or synthetic fibers that are coated in PVC or polyurethane and contains no animal by-products. Leatherette has become a popular leather alternative and is commonly used in furniture and clothing. Are you considering storing your leatherette furniture or clothing? Read on for five tips for storing leatherette so you can make it last forever!
¿Cómo se guarda la polipiel?
Prolongar su vida útil
La polipiel es un material sintético muy duradero. Con los cuidados adecuados, puede durar más de 10 años. Requiere un mantenimiento mínimo, a diferencia de la piel, que es más delicada: Basta con limpiar el polipiel con un paño húmedo.
Cuelga la ropa de polipiel en un perchero
When storing leatherette clothing, make sure you hang it on a rack so it doesn’t deform or end up with large creases. Even though leatherette is more durable than leather, its plastic outer layer can be damaged with deep cracks if it is left bunched up or folded for a long time. And these cracks and creases can’t really be massaged or conditioned out—so take care and hang up your leatherette clothing!
Climatización
Leatherette furniture and clothing should be stored in a cool dry place. Compared to leather, leatherette doesn’t have as many requirements for keeping it in good condition. Climate-controlled storage units are recommended but are not necessary for leatherette items. Simply store them in a dry place and out of the sun and the leatherette will last forever.
Mantener alejado de la luz solar
Como el polipiel tiene un acabado plástico, no se decolora como la piel. Sin embargo, la luz solar puede deslustrar el acabado de la polipiel con el tiempo, por lo que se recomienda guardar los muebles y la ropa de polipiel lejos de la luz solar directa.
Acondicionarlo
Para un cuidado adicional, utilice un producto limpiador o acondicionador para polipiel. Asegúrate de que es para polipiel y no para cuero, ya que algunos acondicionadores para cuero no funcionan con polipiel.
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