The belt is a very important clothing accessory for business men, so it is natural to pay attention to whether the material of the belt is genuine leather. However, the price of genuine leather is generally very expensive, so many of them are imitation leather, but the texture of genuine leather cannot be imitated. So how does the belt look like genuine leather and fake leather?
First, how to see the real and fake leather belt
1. Look at the appearance
High-quality cowhide belt, with pure appearance and luster, delicate surface texture, natural and free of impurities.
2. Look at the label
Usually branded belts will clearly mark the composition, such as top layer cowhide or second layer cowhide. Usually the leather belt of the first layer of cowhide is the best.
3. Look at the section
The cut surface of a genuine leather belt usually has two layers, upper and lower, and they are closely attached to each other, showing a fine and dense texture.
4. Look at the feel
The leather strap feels nice to the touch, neither slippery nor rough.
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Genuine leather belts are very soft, easy to fold, have more creases but recover quickly, and have rich texture changes.
6. Ask price
Genuine leather belts are usually very expensive, and the cheapest ones are around 300-500 yuan.
2. Is the leather belt very soft?
Soft leather is generally genuine leather belts. The most common belts are top layer cowhide and second layer cowhide. Generally speaking, if the face and bottom are made of top layer cowhide, the belt is softer, while the belt of second layer cowhide is harder. Soft leather is usually real leather, so it is much more comfortable in terms of comfort, but it will be more expensive. The softness and hardness of the belt mainly depends on your own needs. If you care about appearance, go for hard leather, and if you want comfort and genuine leather, you can choose soft leather.
Three, how to maintain the leather belt
1. Maintain the belt regularly. Before using belt care products, use a small amount on the bottom or inside of the belt, and then use it on the entire belt after confirming that there is no problem.
2. Clean and maintain the belt in time, dry and ventilate to reduce excessive use of the belt, so that the belt can rest and breathe.
3. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause the belt to deteriorate or deform, so please avoid exposure to the sun.
4. If it gets wet, wipe it dry quickly with a muslin cloth. If there is dust, please dampen a soft cloth to clean it, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
5. Try to pay attention to the leather surface of the belt not to be scratched, wet or polluted.
6. Once a week, wipe the belt with a towel soaked in water, repeat several times.
7. When using belt maintenance oil, it should be wiped on a clean cotton cloth first, and then wipe the surface evenly. Avoid applying oil directly to men’s belts as this can damage the leather.
