What is Alcantara suede? Is it worth it?-DERFLEX
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It may look like suede, it may feel like suede, but Alcantara is actually a synthetic textile made from a blend of polyester and polyurethane. It’s a trademarked, proprietary material (hence why the first letter of word is capitalised) that was developed in the 1970s by a Japanese chemist, and has been manufactured by the Italian company Alcantara ever since.
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What Is Alcantara Fabric? Lowdown on the Lightweight Vegan Textile
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Suede And Alcantara Everything YOU SHOULD KNOW with Jessica Tran
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Alcantara Soft (Foam-backed)
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Suede And Alcantara Everything YOU SHOULD KNOW with Jessica Tran
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Suede And Alcantara Everything YOU SHOULD KNOW with Jessica Tran
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What Is Alcantara Fabric? Lowdown on the Lightweight Vegan Textile
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Alcantara Luxury Suede-Like MicroFiber Linings
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Genuine Alcantara Fabric Charcoal Black Panel
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Try Dinamica: A Quality Alternative to Alcantara
FOR MICRO-SUEDE OR ALCANTARA SURFACES: Delivers a durable layer of hydrophobic protection on micro-suede and Alcantara surfaces SPILL AND STAIN
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