Burgundy Faux Smooth Leather Fabric by the Yard - Soft Peta-Approved

In this review the Burgundy Faux Smooth Leather Fabric by NAT LEATHERS is assessed for craft makers and upholsterers who want a realistic, animal-free material. The bottom line: it is a soft, pliable, Peta-approved vegan pleather that looks and feels close to real leather while remaining easy to sew and work with. For anyone reupholstering chairs, making bags, or crafting accessories who needs a forgiving, thin upholstery fabric, this material delivers the single biggest benefit of realistic appearance combined with manageable handling and good durability.

Key Features

• Peta-approved vegan leather: Offers an animal-free alternative that retains a leather-like surface ideal for ethical projects.
• Very soft and pliable: The material is easy to bend and shape, making it suitable for upholstery curves and garment edges.
• Multiple packaging forms: It can arrive rolled or folded, giving buyers flexibility depending on shipping and storage.
• Ironable from reverse: Fold marks can be reduced by ironing from the reverse side, restoring a smoother finish.
• Thin upholstery weight: At about 0.9 mm, the fabric is thin enough to sew by hand or machine without bulky seams.

Who It's For

This fabric is best for hobby sewers, small upholstery projects, and makers who want a realistic faux leather without heavy bulk. It is particularly suited to reupholstering dining chairs, crafting clutch bags or cushions, and sewing apparel trims where a supple, thin pleather is needed.

People who need heavy-duty automotive or marine vinyl, or who require very thick, industrial-grade upholstery material, should look elsewhere. Also, buyers seeking an extremely textured or high-gloss patent finish should consider alternate finishes rather than this smooth burgundy surface.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Feels like real leather and presents a convincing finish for visible projects.
• Soft, pliable construction makes cutting and sewing straightforward for most machines.
• Thin 0.9 mm thickness balances durability with ease of handling and neat seams.
• Package options (rolled or folded) and the ability to iron from the reverse reduce storage concern.

Cons

• Fold marks can appear if shipped folded, requiring care to smooth or iron from the reverse side.
• Not intended as a thick, heavy-duty industrial vinyl for extreme wear scenarios.

Specifications

Brand	NAT LEATHERS
Material type	Faux smooth leather, Peta-approved vegan
Thickness	0.9 mm
Color	Burgundy
Sold by	25 yards (900 in x 54 in)
Packaging	Rolled or folded

Our Verdict

The Burgundy Faux Smooth Leather Fabric is a practical, attractive choice for crafters and light upholstery work who want a realistic vegan leather. It balances soft pliability, manageable thickness, and a convincing look, making it good value for makers reupholstering furniture, sewing accessories, or doing decorative projects that need a leather-like finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will fold marks disappear?
Fold marks normally become less over time and can be reduced by ironing from the reverse side at a low setting.

Is it easy to sew by machine?
Yes; customers report the soft, thin 0.9 mm material is easy to sew with standard domestic machines and common needles for synthetic leather.

Can this be used for chair upholstery?
Yes, it has been used successfully for reupholstering chairs where a thin, pliable, durable surface is desirable.