It is generally said that synthetic leather, which is inexpensive and widely available, can peel after two to three years of use.

However, the "apple leather" handled by LOVST TOKYO is formulated with high-quality polyurethane resin, so it can be used safely for five years, depending on how it is used.

Furthermore, "aplena," our domestic apple leather, uses polycarbonate-based resin, a type of polyurethane. It has passed the 10-year standard in jungle tests*, which measure the degree of degradation. (Polycarbonate-based resins are generally used in high-durability furniture such as car seats and sofas.)

*A jungle test is an accelerated degradation test that assesses the service life of synthetic leather by placing it in a room artificially set to 95% humidity and 70 degrees Celsius to promote degradation.

The resin layer on the surface contains 20-30% apple-derived natural ingredients.

If the surface gets dirty, wipe it with a towel wrung out in warm water. Then, gently dry it with a soft towel.

While no special maintenance is required, you can enjoy your item for a long time by regularly wiping off dirt and moisture and keeping it clean.

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While it doesn't offer the aspect of enjoying how it ages over time, a major characteristic of "apple leather" is that it requires almost no daily maintenance.

For example, even if it gets wet, it won't stain like genuine leather.

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