Exploitation has become an art. Yes, more than often
we as consumers are let down when it comes to our part of purchasing certain
items. We are exploited in numerous ways by retailers in order for them to
increase their profits. Most of the time, these things go unnoticed by the
ordinary consumer but it is very important for us to know what we are putting
our money on. Similarly, when we go out shopping for clothes, we are exploited
as consumers during this process are distracted by the glamour of the item, and
this is when the retailer can take advantage. A classic example of this is the
purchasing of leather jackets. We all know that when we go out to buy a leather jacket, we don’t really
keep the particulars in mind, such as it should be genuine leather that we
should purchase and not faux leather. This important fact is usually ignored,
so here are a few tips for everyone to know when buying leather jackets.
The first thing that a person should know before
going out to shop for a leather jacket is what the material leather is really made of. Basically,
genuine leather is made from the skin of certain animals such as pigs, sheep
and goats. These are the most natural and original form of leather that could
be found, hence they are known as being genuine. So in order for one to
differentiate between faux leather and genuine leather, when out to buy a leather jacket, is to look for
Aniline or Semi-Aniline leather. These two types of leather are considered as
being in their most original form as there are known to be top grain leather.
They are extremely high quality. An aniline jacket will be easy to spot because
of its unique look. They are not polished, but have scratches on the surface
giving a very faded look. All those who are interested in buying leather jackets should make sure they identify an aniline
jacket by the rugged look they tend to give. A semi-aniline jacket will be
slightly different as it will be slightly coated on the surface by polish for a
smooth sleek look. The polish is used to increase its durability but will still
be in its original form.
On the contrary, speaking of faux leather, we are
able to say that this imitation of the material leather is produced through a
mixture of various fabrics. It is purely manmade and for that reason a faux
leather jacket will look unnatural at first sight because of the look it gives
off as it would differ from a real leather jacket. So when you are in the
market to buy a leather jacket, you
should make sure to know the different in texture as well as the look of a real
one in comparison to the imitated version. A faux leather jacket will also feel
very light in nature as compared to a real leather jacket because sometimes
producers tend to use plastic in the production of these jackets, hence giving
it a very light texture. One should always remember while buying leather jackets, that the faux ones will always have a
smooth finishing, whereas a genuine one will always give that rough and
distressed look.
So here are a few
tips on how to differentiate between the two types of leather jackets. It is
very important for consumers to be aware of these things so that they are not
another target of the petty exploitation that takes place in the market
nowadays. Follow these tips while shopping for that perfect leather jacket and
you will be satisfied with your purchase.
