Leatherette is another name for synthetic leather – which is a manmade material that is made to provide the look and feel of real leather without the cost. Synthetic leather upholstery is nonporous and more durable than premium leather – making it easy to clean liquid, dirt and debris from the seats.

Do leatherette seats crack?

Because leatherette isn't a porous material, it is waterproof, making it easy to wipe away spills and dirt with only a damp cloth. ... Being waterproof also means it's much harder to get leatherette to crack or shrink.

Is leatherette fake leather?

For those who don't know, leatherette is a synthetic leather made of vinyl, and if you're looking at getting a Volkswagen, you'll see it referred to as V-Tex leatherette. Of course, one of the biggest benefits of leather seats is that they are genuine leather.