Vinyl, polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride(PVC - "vinyl") are all examples that connote faux leather. In short, faux leather is to do with material that looks like leather but is known to lack the lustre that real leather develops over time.
This does not mean they're not effective as bondage items! Faux leather items are great for beginners who are looking to see what bondage pieces they like the most, people who may only want to experience bondage play every now and then and those who don't want their bondage play to break the bank.
Premium leather will always be the best, but faux leather still has some features that make it a satisfying option in leather bondage.
It's low maintenance. Faux leather is easy to clean, usually only requiring a rag and warm water. When you want a quick turnaround between a naughty bondage session. Faux leather keeps things hot as well as hygienic.
For those whose bondage fantasies contain leather, faux leather will look exactly like the real thing.
Colour! Faux leather can be produced in an entirety of colours. Synthetic materials make fashion forward BDSM possible.
The final advantage is faux leather it is easier to modify. Anytime you can change the measurements of your bondage items. Faux leather is easy to cut or sew, as well as the bonus that needle marks are usually less noticeable.
Here are the ten best faux leather bondage items. Try these before investing in the real stuff!
Faux leather is great when you want your items to have a consistent look. Either this Lust Ankle Cuff or Limited Edition Couture Cuffs is a great addition to complete your leather bondage fantasies.
Leather is famous for its comfort and ability to stretch. However, when it comes to leather bondage, you want your submissive to be secured tightly in place! This Passion Bondage Kit or Leather Hand and Leg Cuffs proves faux leather can be comfortable and secure.
Faux leather blindfolds are awesome when wanting the leather aesthetic. Blindfolds are usually adjustable or designed to fit all so the stretch factor of real leather doesn't apply. Faux leather never looked so frisky, try this Edge Leather Blindfold or Lust Bondage Blindfold.
When it comes to spankers each material provides different sensations to the skin. This Reversible Paddle features PU leather or neoprene, while the faux leather in this Limited Edition Love Paddle allows metal studs for a sharp kiss.
These faux leather collars look great on any seductive submissive. This Renegade Bondage Collar vinyl construction makes it easy to clean and dominate with. While this Lust Bondage Blindfold introduces you to fashion forward bondage.
When engaging in any bondage play, communicate with your partner to put a stop to any unwanted restraints, positions or scenarios.
When playing with leather bondage, speak with your partner about how tight you want the leather to be adjusted.
Always identify a safe word to put an immediate stop to undesirable bondage play.
There are plenty more options that are affordable within our bondage section. See the full range here!