Silicone Leather
Silicone Leather Supplier for B2B Brands
susmaterials is a B2B silicone leather supplier serving fashion, accessories and footwear brands. We supply silicone leather in a range of finishes and specifications, with flexible minimums, fast sampling and certification systems available on request. Request swatches or our Selection Guide to start a sourcing conversation.
Silicone Leather at a Glance
| Material family | Synthetic vegan leather (silicone coating) |
|---|---|
| Typical hand-feel | Smooth, soft, with strong colour and a clean matte or satin finish |
| Best suited to | Bags, footwear, upholstery, accessories needing easy cleaning |
| Less suited to | Bio-based or plant-content claims, compostable end-of-life |
| Composition note | Silicone coating on a textile backing (solvent- and PVC-free) |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX-style & low-VOC verification systems on request |
This summary is qualitative and indicative; exact specifications, grades and documentation are confirmed per project during sampling.
What Is Silicone Leather?
Silicone leather is a synthetic leather alternative that uses a silicone coating instead of PVC or solvent-based polyurethane. It is valued less for a plant origin and more for what it avoids: it can be made without PVC and without the solvents associated with some coated materials, and it cleans easily and holds colour well. It suits products where durability and easy care matter. For a deeper introduction, read our material guides.
How Is Silicone Leather Made?
A silicone-based coating is applied to a textile backing and cured, building up a flexible surface layer without PVC or the solvents used in some coated leathers. The surface is embossed and finished for grain and sheen. The result is a hard-wearing, easy-clean material positioned around what its chemistry leaves out.
Why Brands Choose Silicone Leather
- Solvent-free process: avoids the organic solvents used in many coated synthetics.
- High durability: strong resistance to abrasion, hydrolysis and ageing.
- Easy to clean: a non-porous surface that wipes clean, useful for high-contact products.
- Vegan positioning: no animal-derived inputs.
Best For · Not Recommended For
Best for
- Furniture and automotive upholstery
- High-contact products such as bags and cases
- Marine and outdoor seating
- Medical and hospitality applications
Not recommended for
- Projects seeking a bio-based or compostable material
- A perfectly natural grain look
- Applications where silicone’s distinctive surface feel is unwanted
We would rather tell you early that a material is wrong for your product than have you discover it in production. Share your use case via our contact page and we will advise honestly.
Hand-Feel & Performance
Silicone leather has a smooth, slightly rubbery hand and excellent durability — it resists scuffing, cracking and hydrolysis better than many PU coatings. It is a synthetic rather than a bio-based material; its appeal is performance and a cleaner process, not renewable content.
Certifications Available
We work within recognised certification and verification systems relevant to silicone leather, including OEKO-TEX and relevant flammability/durability standards for applicable grades. Documentation for specific grades is available on request as part of a sourcing conversation.
Sampling & Minimums
We keep sampling fast and minimums flexible, so emerging brands and established labels can both develop with us. Tell us your product type, target hand-feel and direction, and we will dispatch relevant swatches. We typically reply quickly to all sampling enquiries.
What We Can Supply Silicone Leather For
We supply silicone leather for upholstery, automotive, marine, hospitality and high-contact goods. We can also support development with colour matching, specification selection and application guidance based on your construction method and product standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is silicone leather sustainable?
Its main environmental advantages are a solvent-free process and long service life. It is not bio-based or compostable, so we position it on durability and cleaner production rather than renewable content.
Is silicone leather durable?
Yes — it is among the most durable coated alternatives, with strong abrasion and hydrolysis resistance.
Is silicone leather vegan?
Yes — it contains no animal-derived inputs.
Request a swatch or a tailored quote
Tell us your product, target hand-feel and colour direction and we will send relevant Silicone Leather swatches and a tailored quotation for your project. Fast sampling, flexible minimums and certification documents on request.
No obligation — we typically reply within one business day.
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Start Sourcing Silicone Leather
Request swatches of silicone leather and tell us about your product, or request our Selection Guide by email to compare silicone leather against other options before you sample. We typically reply quickly.