Material guide
Faux leather is a widely used search term for coated upholstery materials designed to deliver a leather-like appearance with practical colour, maintenance and supply options.
Request material samplesExplore stocked Nylex faux leather for furniture, contract seating, marine, automotive and interior applications. Buyers should compare surface character, hand feel, backing, weight, thickness, cleaning routine and required test documentation against the intended use.
Terms such as synthetic leather, faux leather, artificial leather, upholstery vinyl and coated fabric may overlap in market language. The technically correct choice depends on the construction and application rather than the search term alone.
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AMANOS is a versatile 700 gsm synthetic leather with a smooth, fine grain for furniture, hospitality and contract seating, outdoor applications, and yacht or boat upholstery. The published technical data includes documented flex, abrasion, light-fastness, antifungal, flammability and tested-phthalate results.
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LINEN combines a refined woven-textile look with a 700 gsm construction for furniture, wall panels, hospitality and contract seating, outdoor projects, and yacht or boat upholstery. The published technical data includes documented flex, abrasion, light-fastness, antifungal, flammability and tested-phthalate results.
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FORCE is a robust upholstery synthetic leather designed for sofas, armchairs, dining chairs and professional interior projects. Its thicker body, practical care properties and broad colour range make it a dependable option for manufacturers who need a strong everyday material with a clean leather appearance.
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BAMBI is a soft-touch lamb-grain synthetic leather collection for furniture and professional upholstery. It follows the KUZU construction profile, but is supplied as a fire-retardant option aligned with the FORCE FR level, making it suitable for projects that need both softness and a stronger FR specification.
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Inspired by the natural texture of lamb leather, KUZU is a soft-touch faux leather collection with a warm and versatile colour palette. Its fine, homogeneous grain creates a look and feel close to genuine leather, making it ideal for furniture, upholstery and decorative applications where comfort and elegance are required.
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BODRUM combines a cotton-touch feel with a clean fine-grain surface, giving furniture a softer and more relaxed appearance. Its broad colour selection supports sofas, chairs, booth seating and decorative interior applications where comfort, warmth and easy coordination matter.
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ARTEMIS is built around a fine micro-linear grain that gives the surface a naturally worn, classic leather character. It suits both modern and traditional furniture, especially projects that need a subtle texture, warm colour depth and reliable day-to-day upholstery performance.
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URUS is a durable upholstery synthetic leather with a wide colour range for furniture and interior trim applications. Its balanced grain and practical construction make it easy to specify across sofas, chairs, commercial seating and coordinated interior surfaces.
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Faux leather is a widely used search term for coated upholstery materials designed to deliver a leather-like appearance with practical colour, maintenance and supply options. Product composition, backing and performance vary by collection, so the current specification should be reviewed before approval.
Yes. Nylex supports professional material selection with colour and surface samples, subject to current stock and project details.
