Abstract: A napped fabric is treated to bond the nap fibers together while leaving the nap structure largely open and porous.The surface of the bonded nap is then subjected to a series of spaced short cuts to form spaced clumps of bonded fibers which clumps have free ends projecting from the bonded nap so that they can be brushed from stable upright positions to bent-over positions, giving an attractive rough appearance resembling a split suede leather.

Abstract: A napped fabric is treated to bond the nap fibers together while leaving the nap structure largely open and porous.The surface of the bonded nap is then subjected to a series of spaced short cuts to form spaced clumps of bonded fibers which clumps have free ends projecting from the bonded nap so that they can be brushed from stable upright positions to bent-over positions, giving an attractive rough appearance resembling a split suede leather.

Abstract: A sheet material having a microporous surface of elastomeric polyurethane is treated to produce a sheet, which has greater water-proofness and still transmits water vapor, by applying to it a coagulated layer of elastomeric polyurethane. Preferably the coagulated layer is produced by applying a pigmented polyurethane solution to the sheet while it is wet with a non-solvent. The coagulated layer may then be treated in various ways; e.g. it may be embossed or treated with a solvent to form a fused glossy moisture vapor-transmitting surface. The product is suitable for use as a leather substitute in shoe uppers.