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Microfiber Leather: Real-Leather Hand and Durability Without the Hide
Microfiber leather starts as a non-woven of ultra-fine polyester and nylon fibres - the same structure as the collagen fibres in real hide - impregnated with polyurethane and finished with a PU skin. It breathes, flexes and ages like leather, and outlasts PU leather three to five times.
Senszx Fabrics stocks 0.8 to 1.4 mm microfiber leather in 12 colours and 10 grains. It is the specification when a brand wants leather performance at a synthetic price, or a vegan bag that lasts.
Microfiber leather fabric specifications at a glance
- Thickness
- 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 mm
- Base
- Sea-island microfibre non-woven (PA/PET)
- Skin
- PU, 0.1-0.2 mm, embossed
- Stock colours
- 12
- Custom colour MOQ
- 1,000 m
- Width
- 54" / 137 cm
- Flex life
- > 100,000 cycles (bally)
- Cost vs PU leather
- 2x - 3x; vs cowhide 0.4x - 0.6x
Microfiber leather weights and variants we stock
Each variant below is held in stock or dyed to order. Weights are with standard coating; uncoated rolls run 10-15% lighter.
| Variant | Weight | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mm microfiber | 450-500 gsm | Linings, pocket facings, soft pouches | Drapey |
| 1.0 mm microfiber | 550-600 gsm | Premium backpack bodies, crossbody bags | Most common spec |
| 1.2 mm microfiber | 650-700 gsm | Business bags, briefcases | Structured |
| 1.4 mm microfiber | 750-800 gsm | Handles, straps, bases | Wear-zone grade |
| Microfiber suede | 250-350 gsm | Linings, laptop sleeve interiors | Brushed nap, protects screens |
| Nappa-touch microfiber | 550-600 gsm | Luxury-tier bags | Softest hand in the library |
Where microfiber leather wins - and where it does not
Strengths
- Hand, drape and ageing closest to real leather of any synthetic
- 3-5x the flex and hydrolysis life of PU leather
- Breathable - does not sweat against the body
- Consistent thickness and colour roll to roll; zero hide waste
- Half the cost of cowhide, vegan, lighter
Watch out
- 2-3x the cost of PU leather
- Custom colour MOQ 1,000 m - higher than PU
- Fewer stock grains than PU (10 vs 30+)
- Some markets still label it "synthetic"; brand positioning matters
Coatings and finishes for microfiber leather
The back-coating or finish decides water resistance, cold-weather behaviour and, often, whether the bag passes EU retail requirements. Cost is relative to the uncoated base fabric.
| Finish | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Embossed grain | Nappa, pebble, Saffiano, lychee | - |
| Aniline-look | Semi-transparent finish showing base texture | + |
| Waxed / oiled | Heritage look that develops patina | + |
| Anti-scratch coating | For smooth grains on business bags | + |
| Water-based PU skin | Solvent-free, lower VOC | + |
What bags are made from microfiber leather
These are the builds our sister factory Senszx approves most often for microfiber leather. Each links to the matching production page if you need the bag made, not just the fabric.
Premium business backpacks and briefcases
1.0-1.2 mm microfiber body with 1.4 mm handles is the specification for business bags positioned against real leather.
premium business backpacks
Luxury vegan fashion bags
Nappa-touch microfiber delivers the luxury hand for vegan-positioned brands at retail.
vegan leather fashion bags
Trims on technical bags
Microfiber handles, pulls and base corners on 1680D or nylon bodies lift a technical bag into the premium tier.
premium travel bags
Laptop sleeve interiors
Microfiber suede lining protects screens and reads premium the moment the bag is opened.
OEM premium bag manufacturingHow every microfiber leather roll is tested
Test reports ship with the order. Third-party tests (SGS, BV, Intertek) for REACH, CPSIA or Prop 65 are arranged on request.
- 01Thickness and weight against spec
- 02Colour vs standard in D65 cabinet
- 03Flex > 100,000 cycles (bally flexometer)
- 04Hydrolysis (jungle test) 5 weeks without cracking
- 05Martindale abrasion 50,000+ cycles on skin
- 06REACH / Prop 65 screening per lot on request
Once the roll is approved it can go straight into the fabric cutting room and through the six-gate bag inspection process without a second incoming check.
Microfiber leather fabric FAQs
Compare with other bag fabrics
Nylon Fabric
420D, 1000D Cordura-type, ripstop
Canvas Fabric
8-16 oz duck, waxed, organic
PU Leather
Vegan leather 0.6-1.2 mm
Free colour card and swatches
Get microfiber leather swatches and a quote in 12 hours
Tell us the bag type, quantity and destination. We send a colour card, microfiber leather swatches and two or three build proposals.