At BLADI you can buy faux leather by the metre or on the roll, as PU and PVC leatherette in a wide range of qualities: from Bronco, Boston and Amalfi to scratch-resistant types such as Primera, Montana and Rif, plus quilted check faux leather and textures such as Anakonda and Ostrich. Use it to upholster chairs, sofas, cushions, hospitality furniture and campervan, car or boat interiors.
Which faux leather should you choose?
- Scratch-resistant for heavy use: Skai Primera, Skai Montana and skai RIF (vandal-resistant).
- Classic and versatile: Bronco, Boston, Amalfi, Ravenna, Atlas, Verona and Aversa.
- Statement looks: Bronco metallic, Skai Arizona vintage, Anakonda with a snakeskin texture and Ostrich.
- Quilted: Bronco check faux leather 5 x 5 cm for headboards and wall panels.
- PVC: Arome PVC faux leather, 0.7 mm.
Tip: for chairs and sofas in daily use, choose a scratch-resistant quality and save bold textures for accents such as a headboard or pouffe. Faux leather wipes clean easily, which makes it practical for dining chairs and hospitality settings.
Faux leather for furniture, cars and boats
For dining chairs, sofas and armchairs, check the wear resistance. Bronco (95% PVC, 5% PES, 580 g/m²) reaches a Martindale score of 50,000+. Skai Primera and skai RIF reach 100,000+ and are made for very heavy use. RIF is also water- and dirt-repellent and suitable for cars, caravans, boats and outdoor use. For car interiors, read our article on faux leather car upholstery.
Skai, leatherette or faux leather?
Whether you search for skai, leatherette, imitation leather or faux leather, you mean a fabric with a leather look and a PU or PVC top layer. Skai is often used as a synonym for faux leather. To see how it compares with the real thing, read faux leather versus real leather.
Faux leather by the metre or on the roll
For a chair seat, pouffe or headboard, order faux leather by the metre. For larger projects, hospitality and upholsterers, work with rolls. Bronco, Primera and RIF come in a roll width of 140 cm; the exact specifications of each quality are on the product page. For hospitality and contract interiors, see our page on faux leather for projects.
Frequently asked questions about faux leather
Where can I buy skai leatherette in Belgium?
Order skai and faux leather online at BLADI, or see the colours in our showroom at Boomsesteenweg 947C, 2610 Wilrijk (Antwerp).
Is there black and white faux leather?
Yes. Black is available in Bronco, Primera, Montana, RIF, Amalfi and Arome, among others. White or off-white is available in Bronco, Primera, Montana, RIF and Amalfi.
How do you care for faux leather?
Faux leather wipes clean easily. Find more tips in how to care for faux leather and in choosing faux leather for furniture and upholstery.
Not sure about quality or colour? Send us a photo via WhatsApp. Order online at Bladi or visit our showroom in Wilrijk (Antwerp).