Difference between revisions of "Poromeric imitation leather"
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polyurethane synthetic leather; Corfam [DuPont]; Clarino [Kuraray Co.] | polyurethane synthetic leather; Corfam [DuPont]; Clarino [Kuraray Co.] | ||
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| − | * | + | * PU Synthetic Leather [Gofar] at http://www.gofar.co.kr/eng/info/info_12_2.php (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005) |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poromeric_imitation_leather (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 17 August 2022
Description
A microporous, polymeric fabric made as a Leather substitute. Poromerics are typically made with a Polyester fabric coated with Polyurethane. The first porometric fabric, Corfam, was invented by Lee Hollowell and introduced by DuPont at the 1963 Chicago Shoe Show. It's production was discontinued in 1971. More recently new poromerics, such as Clarino, are being made. The durable, high gloss material is used for shoes and outerwear.
Synonyms and Related Terms
polyurethane synthetic leather; Corfam [DuPont]; Clarino [Kuraray Co.]
Resources and Citations
- PU Synthetic Leather [Gofar] at http://www.gofar.co.kr/eng/info/info_12_2.php (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poromeric_imitation_leather (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)