There are many different types of reconstituted leather available, but the main type that is commonly used for bar stools is a polyurethane or vinyl product, this is made by creating a ?sandwich? of different materials. It is first backed with fabric and then a layer of latex which is mixed with a high percentage of leather fibres.

The precise method in which this leather is obtained is by first obtaining real leather, which is then ground or shredded into a fibrous state. This leather is then mixed with something called a binder; the most commonly used is natural rubber which is dissolved in an evaporable solvent, which then forms a paste. This paste is the moulded into rolls, and is then dried to remove moisture and then cured to remove and excess materials. Sometimes a reinforcing mesh web can be attached to the back of the sheet or sandwiched in between the layers of fibrous leather and the binder; this process is commonly likened to that of making paper.

It is hard to the tell the difference between real leather and reconstituted leather apart from each other in terms of quality and looks, and when done properly the grains and textures of bonded leather closely match that of real leather and the only distinguishing factor is the fact that the texture of reconstituted leather may appear less pronounced than it?s real counterpart.

This cured reconstituted leather can be finished to have any desired surface finish or colour similar to real leather. The resulting reconstituted leather closely resembles real leather in, feel, colour, finish, odour, strength, flexibility and appearance. As with any type of leather, it remains very durable and is able to withstand harsh conditions including heat and moisture, and is perfect for any bar stool.