Identifying the authenticity of a genuine leather belt is an important step when purchasing. Here are some detailed identification methods:
1. Observe the leather
Texture and pores: Genuine leather belts usually have natural textures and pores, especially cowhide belts, whose surface can see clear pores and patterns. These textures and pores vary in different parts of the cowhide, while artificial leather often has consistent textures and no real pores.
Glossiness: The glossiness of a genuine leather belt is usually soft and uniform. The glossiness of artificial leather may be too glaring or uneven.
Thickness and elasticity: The thickness of a genuine leather belt is generally between 0.5-1.5mm and has good elasticity. If the elasticity is too small, it may be artificial leather.
2. Smell the smell
Genuine leather belts have a natural leather smell, which is more obvious even after processing. Artificial leather often has a pungent plastic smell.
3. Hand feel identification
Genuine Leather Belt usually feels comfortable, full, soft, and has a certain warmth. In contrast, artificial leather feels astringent, rigid, poor in softness, and lacks warmth.
4. Fire test
Cut a small piece of leather from the head of the Genuine Leather Belt and ignite it. The genuine leather will emit white smoke and smell like burnt hair. This is because the main components of genuine leather and human hair are protein. Artificial leather will emit black smoke and produce a pungent smell when burning.
5. Detailed observation
Workmanship and stitching: Genuine Leather Belt is usually finely crafted and has even stitching. Inferior artificial leather belts may have rough and uneven workmanship and stitching.
Defects and scars: Genuine Leather Belts will inevitably have defects and scars during the production process, but these are usually not too obvious. If there are a lot of obvious flaws and scars on the surface of the belt, it may be a low-quality artificial leather belt.
In summary, by observing the leather, smelling the odor, feeling the hand, burning the belt and observing the details, we can effectively identify the authenticity of the Genuine Leather Belt.
