Thanks for the link, Yoli, insightful!
Faux leather uses PVC in the creation process (i.e., Naugahyde). There are “production challenges and because they release dioxins, potentially hazardous chemicals, if burnt.” "PVC requires that plasticizers" (i.e., phthalates) for flexibility. "Certain phthalates have been banned and others are under review because they can leach out. Leaching out can happen over time in the sun, or it can also happen if you suck on a PVC toy."  |
