Faux suede leather is a man-made fabric designed to mimic the look

Faux suede leather is a man-made fabric designed to mimic the look and texture of real suede, made from synthetic materials like polymer threads woven into fabric to form soft fuzzy textures. Used in clothing and furniture applications, faux suede is often less costly than real leather; and requires less maintenance for care than its real leather counterpart.

Suede fabric is composed of the underside of animal skins - typically lambskin but other kinds as well. Compared to full-grain leather, suede tends to be thinner and less strong; most commonly dyed tan in hue. The term "suede" derives from the French words "gants de sued," which refers to soft gloves imported from Sweden by French aristocracy during the eighteenth century.

Tanners need to first slaughter an animal that will be used for suede fabric. Next, its hide must be dried out and treated with natural chemicals that remove all hair follicles from its skin before being split and scraped to reveal its napped underside which will show on both sides of the cloth. Creating suede in this way results in a soft yet flexible leather that can easily be cut into various shapes for clothing or other uses.

Though suede may be relatively recent to human history, humans have used animals as food and clothing since prehistoric times. Over the centuries, leather products have continued to evolve, leading to today's wide array of types and types available - suede being particularly widely utilized across clothing, shoes and other accessories.

Suede can be dyed to almost any shade imaginable. Before applying dye or paint of any sort to suede, however, it's wise to perform a small test section first to ensure there won't be any discoloration or damage from its application. Once approved by this process, then dye or paint can be spread evenly over its entirety on fabric surfaces.

After applying dye or paint, it's a good idea to brush suede to help restore its soft and fluffy texture. Furthermore, proper storage should be observed; suede must remain away from heat sources like sunlight. Otherwise it could become stretched out of shape over time.

Cleansing and caring for suede fabric can be relatively simple, although tough stains may prove more challenging to eliminate from its fabric surface. As soon as stains appear, treat them immediately using one of many effective stain removal solutions; additionally, it's advisable to avoid getting any liquid onto it as this can alter its structure or alter its flexibility and cause it to lose shape over time.