leather-cloth

leather-cloth

A tailor measures a piece of leather-cloth on a worktable.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of fabric: "leather-cloth" refers to a cloth or textile that is made to resemble or imitate leather, typically treated with a coating or finish to mimic the appearance and texture of genuine leather.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The jacket was made of leather-cloth, not real leather. (A fabric imitating leather.)
    • They used leather-cloth for the upholstery to save costs. (A substitute material for leather.)
Advanced Usage
  • "leather-cloth" as a material in manufacturing: Often used in furniture, clothing, or accessories where a leather-like appearance is desired but without the expense or ethical concerns of animal hide.
    • The car seats were covered in high-quality leather-cloth. (A synthetic imitation leather.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Leather (n): the material made from animal hide.

    • Genuine leather is more durable than leather-cloth. (Real animal skin.)

  • Cloth (n): woven or felted fabric made from fibers.

    • This cloth is soft and flexible. (Basic textile material.)

  • Leatherette (n): another term for imitation leather, often used synonymously with leather-cloth.

    • The sofa was upholstered in leatherette. (A synthetic leather-like material.)
Synonyms
  • Imitation leather: a fabric that mimics leather.
  • Faux leather: a synthetic material designed to look like leather.
  • Synthetic leather: man-made material resembling leather.
Related Idioms