Synthetic leather, also known as imitation leather, artificial leather, faux leather, or pleather, is used across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. Compared to natural leather, it offers consistent color and texture across an entire roll at a much lower cost, and provides excellent durability in high-use environments.
At Adams Plastics, we distribute expanded vinyl knit-back products in a wide selection of colors, available in wholesale quantities. Whether you’re sourcing material for commercial furniture, pool and spa applications, or hospitality products, we can help you find the right product for your application. Request a quote to start an order, or contact our team with any questions about imitation leather materials for your application. You can also browse our full product listings and line cards.
Our Imitation Leather Product Lines
We offer two imitation leather product lines: Bermuda Expanded Vinyl Knit-Back and Pelican Expanded Supported Knit-Back. Each line is PVC-based and features an expanded vinyl construction with a polyester or polyester/cotton knit backing, which provides flexibility and drape for upholstery applications where the fabric needs to conform to curved surfaces.
Both lines are available as imitation leather roll stock at 54″ wide, or can be cut and converted to your specifications.
Bermuda Expanded Vinyl Knit-Back
Bermuda is our broadest color offering in expanded vinyl upholstery fabric, with 13 colors available, including black, navy blue, forest green, ghost gray, and more. The knit-back construction gives the material good flexibility and recovery for upholstery work where the fabric needs to wrap cleanly around frames and cushions. For commercial furniture and hospitality buyers sourcing across large orders, the color consistency from roll to roll is a significant advantage over natural leather. Our Bermuda line is available in 40-yard x 54-inch rolls.
Pelican/Marine Expanded Supported Knit-Back
The Pelican line is a marine-grade expanded vinyl with a supported knit-back construction. Available in 9 colors, including black, charcoal, navy, and teal green, it is built for outdoor and high-exposure environments. The supported backing provides greater dimensional stability than standard knit-back vinyl, and the material is durable under consistent UV exposure. Our Pelican line is widely used for pool and spa covers, hot tub covers, and outdoor commercial furniture. Available in 50-yard x 54-inch rolls.
Quick Reference: Imitation Leather by Type
| PRODUCT LINE | CONSTRUCTION | WIDTH | ROLL LENGTH | COMMON APPLICATIONS |
| Bermuda | Expanded vinyl, knit-back | 54″ | 40 yds | Hospitality seating, commercial furniture, automotive interiors |
| Pelican | Expanded vinyl, supported knit-back | 54″ | 50 yds | Pool and spa covers, hot tub covers, outdoor furniture |
Benefits of Synthetic Leather Over Natural Leather for Industrial & Commercial Use
Imitation leather maintains many similarities to natural leather, including its quality and textured feel. It is a cost-effective and more humane alternative to natural leather. Imitation leather has several other benefits, including:
- Cost-effectiveness. Imitation leather is much more cost-effective than natural leather, offering an affordable option with the same high-end appearance.
- Uniformity. Unlike natural leather, synthetic leather is consistent in color, texture, and thickness across an entire roll, which reduces waste and simplifies quality control during fabrication.
- Durability. Imitation leather resists cracking and other abrasions, making it a long-lasting material suitable for household upholstery and furniture that is used frequently.
- Low Maintenance. Imitation leather is stain-free and easy to clean, and it also resists cracking, fading, and becoming stiff.
- Ease of Manufacturing & Fabrication. Imitation leather is easy to cut and sew, making it easier to manufacture a variety of products.
- Cruelty Free. Imitation leather is manufactured in a factory; therefore, animals are not harmed during its production.
- More Variety. Since imitation leather is man-made, it is available in a variety of finishes, textures, embossing, and colors.
Industrial & Manufacturing Applications for Artificial Leather
At Adams Plastics, we supply imitation leather to commercial customers and manufacturers serving a wide range of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, automotive, and more. Common industrial uses for imitation leather include:
- Pool and Spa. The Pelican line is widely used for pool and spa covers, hot tub covers, and similar outdoor applications where the material needs to hold up against weather exposure.
- Hospitality. Restaurant seating, bar stools, and booth upholstery see heavy daily use. Synthetic leather withstands that wear while remaining easy to clean between uses.
- Healthcare. Treatment tables, waiting room seating, and spa equipment require materials that can be sanitized frequently without degrading. Artificial leather meets those demands.
- Automotive. Seat covers, door panels, and interior trim components benefit from synthetic leather’s abrasion resistance and consistent appearance.
- Furniture and Case Goods. Imitation leather is a cost-effective upholstery material for furniture manufacturers producing at volume, from office seating to decorative storage pieces.
- Other Applications. Additional uses include grill covers, outdoor furniture, bank bags, food delivery bags, pool & billiard covers, and western boot manufacturing.
Work With an Experienced Synthetic Imitation Leather Distributor
With over 50 years in the plastics distribution business, Adams Plastics has the product knowledge and inventory to support your sourcing needs. We stock synthetic imitation leather products in wholesale quantities and work with buyers across industries to match material specs to application requirements.
To get started on your imitation leather solution, contact us, request a sample, or request a quote today. You can also learn more about industrial-grade faux leather by viewing our synthetic leather guide.