PU & Synthetic Leather Roll Materials

Compare six material families for sports shoe uppers, linings, and other cut-and-stitched components. Final construction, specifications, MOQ, and lead time are confirmed by material.

Imitation Microfiber-Backed PU

A PU construction with a microfiber-look backing. It is listed separately from true microfiber synthetic leather because the base structure and cost position can differ. Confirm the face, backing and cross-section from a physical sample.

Discuss forUpper, lining or component developments where a microfiber-like back is requested.

Microfiber PU Leather

Microfiber-based synthetic leather with a different internal structure from standard textile-backed PU. Tell us the required shoe component, hand feel, thickness and test items before options are selected.

Discuss forSports shoe uppers, overlays or other components after construction is verified.

Space Fabric-Backed PU

PU material built on a space-fabric base. The fabric structure can affect thickness, hand feel and processing. Share a backing photo or sample when a particular construction must be matched.

Discuss forFootwear components that call for a defined fabric-backed structure.

Stretch PU Leather

Stretch PU construction for shoe parts that need controlled give. Stretch direction, elongation and recovery depend on the base and coating, so they are confirmed on the selected sample.

Discuss forFlexible upper or lining developments where controlled stretch is part of the design.

TC-Backed PU Leather

PU material on a TC textile backing. We compare the backing, coating, total thickness and surface against the intended process instead of applying one standard specification to every item.

Discuss forGeneral sports footwear components that specify a TC textile backing.

Double-Sided Suede Material

Double-sided suede-style roll material for developments where both surfaces are visible or functional. The final product name and construction will be confirmed from front, back and cross-section samples.

Discuss forFootwear components that require a suede-style surface on both sides.

What to compare

Send construction details with the color

Color alone is not enough to match a footwear roll material. The base, face, thickness and shoe component affect the suitable option.

Shoe component and assembly method
Material family or current construction
Thickness, backing and roll width if specified
Color standard, surface reference and estimated quantity
Required test items and destination country

Use the Matching Checklist

Application pages

Continue by shoe component

Use these pages when the required part of the shoe is known but the material family still needs comparison.

Sports Shoe Upper Materials

Review how face material, backing, thickness and surface should be discussed for uppers and overlays.

View Upper Materials

Sports Shoe Lining Materials

Review roll-material selection for collar, quarter, tongue and other inside shoe components.

View Lining Materials

Material matching

Not sure which construction to request?

Send a photo or physical reference with the shoe component and estimated quantity. We will compare suitable roll-material options.

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