Choosing a high quality leather wallet shouldn’t be too difficult. Is the brand high quality? Is the shop or supplier selling it known for a good quality of products, and leather? Does the product suit your specifications? If the answers are ‘yes’ all round, you’ve probably found yourself a good quality of leather wallet. But is it as easy to find a quality vegan wallet? It can be, as long as you know what you are looking for, where you’re likely to find it and the type of product that you want.

Vegan leather products are seeing something of a surge in popularity. They’re high quality and look stunning, as well as being environmentally friendly. For people who choose to live a vegan lifestyle, the cruelty free element is also very important – indeed, other people may find this element important too if they have strong feelings about animal welfare. The bottom line is essentially this: when a wallet, or other leather product, can look and feel just as good made of animal leather or vegan leather, then why not make the more conscientious, environmentally friendly choice?

Making this choice does depend on you knowing where to look and how to pick the right products, so that you have access to high quality vegan leather goods. There are some lower quality options around which might simply be made of plastic and actually might not be any better for the environment at all. If you want to know how to choose the best vegan leather wallets, read on.

Top Tips for Buying Quality Vegan Leather Wallets

Here is a guide to buying the top quality vegan leather products around:

1. Look at the material and do your research into it. You should look for materials that have a base layer, which will give the product added strength and quality. Some of the best base layers are made from non-food grade corn oil. There should then be a top layer of PU. This will protect the wallet, make sure it is scratch resistant, and give it its distinctive leather like appearance.
2. Look for handmade products. These will have been made with the most attention to detail, and care. Picking handmade products generally means a higher quality product that has been thoroughly checked over.
3. Make sure there is a lining. Wallets that have a lining will be stronger and more sturdy. There are vegan options that are similar to polyester in terms of look and feel, but that are much more environmentally friendly. Some are made from recycled plastic bottles.
4. Look for stain and scratch resistance. This is important for preserving the quality of your vegan wallet. Check the coating and outer layer that has been used.

While the look, feel and quality of the wallet may be your top concerns, make sure the environmental credentials are as expected too. If you’re going to the effort of buying vegan leather, this is very important. Look for options that contain a high percentage of plant materials, and materials from renewable sources, to give a lower Co2 footprint.