With varying types of leathers and the incremental price differences it is often hard to tell what you are paying for. Upholstery leather is classified in 2 main categories Genuine (natural cut leathers without human made compounds) and Polyurethane (leather like materials made from left overs of genuine leather and plastic like chemicals). Genuine leather’s and polyurethane’s can also be broken down into a multitude of sub categories, however as a consumer it is important to factor in the variable of longevity (abrasion data) before other less significant factors such as cut, color, texture etc.

Both genuine and polyurethane can be the right choice for your home, it really depends on your plan for your living space.

If you are planning to keep a sofa in the living space for up to 15-20 years it may be better to invest in a genuine leather sofa.

If however you fancy on changing the look of your living space every 5-6 years, it may be beneficial to pay less for the polyurethane.

Both options gave or take meet the same budget after an extended period of 20 years, but the right option for you as you read above depends on your goals for the living space.