Seating takes a beating. Bus seats carry thousands of passengers a year, bike seats sit in sun and rain, theater seats are used by crowds every week, and boat seats live in salt air. In each case the covering material decides whether the product still looks good, and still feels good, years later.

For buyers, that makes choosing a PVC leather manufacturer an important decision. Polyfabs, the artificial leather brand of Premier Polyfilms Limited, has produced PVC products since 1992 from plants near New Delhi. This guide gives an overview of the full Polyfabs range, explains how to match a grade to an application, and links to detailed guides for each one.

What Is PVC Leather?

PVC leather, also called PVC artificial leather or synthetic leather, is a fabric-backed material coated with PVC and embossed with a leather-like grain. It is built in layers: a base fabric, a PVC coating, a printed or coloured surface, and a finish that gives the grain and feel.

It is popular for seating for good reasons:

• Durable: Strong abrasion resistance suits heavy daily use.
• Easy to clean: A wipe-clean surface helps in shared, public and outdoor seating.
• Consistent: Colour, grain and thickness can be matched across large orders.
• Versatile: Thickness, weight, backing fabric and surface treatments can be adapted to the application.
• Predictable cost: It offers good value per seat over its working life.

Why Choose a Manufacturer, Not a Trader

Many suppliers resell PVC leather made elsewhere. A manufacturer has direct control over quality, lead times and customisation. As an artificial leather manufacturer, Premier Polyfilms Limited handles coating, calendering, printing, lamination and embossing, with its own fabric manufacturing and complete in-house testing.

For buyers, that means:

• Batch-to-batch consistency across repeat orders
• Custom specifications for thickness, width, colour, grain and backing fabric
• Traceability if a question comes up later
• Faster development and sampling, since testing happens at the same company

The Polyfabs Range by Application

All Polyfabs ranges use a 100% PVC coating with a choice of backing fabric (100% polyester, nylon, cotton, woven or knitted, depending on specification), and are available in a standard width of 1370 mm, with up to 1500 mm possible. The right grade depends on where the material will be used.

Bus seating needs durability, easy cleaning and good sun resistance. The Polyfabs bus and railway range comes in 0.75 mm, 0.95 mm and 1.10 mm thicknesses, with options such as fire retardance, colour fastness, weather resistance, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment, high abrasion resistance, soft feel and anti-stain. It is split into Railways, State Transports and Commercial Vehicle/Bus sub-ranges. Read the full guide to PVC artificial leather for buses or browse the bus and railways range.

Rail interiors need the same durability with extra attention to fire safety and consistency across a large order. See our guide to the PVC artificial leather supplier for rail coach interiors.

The automotive range includes Amri (1.00 mm), Aster (0.80 mm), German (1.00 mm), Lexus (0.85 mm) and Nubuck (0.70 mm), with a weight of 500 to 1000 GSM. Available features include anti-fungal and anti-bacterial treatment, fire retardance, anti-fogging, colour fastness, weather resistance, heavy-metal-free formulation, RoHS compliance and high abrasion resistance. Browse the automotive range.

Two-wheeler seats face sun, rain and constant friction. PVC artificial leather bike scooter seats from Polyfabs come in six designs, D-132, D-M53, D-90, D-09, D-Nimbus and D-Hawkinum, in 1.00, 1.20, 1.50 and 1.70 mm thicknesses and 500 to 1000 GSM. Options include anti-slip, stay cool blacks, fire safety, RoHS compliance and high abrasion resistance. Standard colour is black, with custom colours available on bulk requirement. See the bike and scooter range.

Theater and auditorium seating is used constantly by large numbers of people, so it needs wear resistance, easy cleaning and consistent colour across hundreds of seats. PVC artificial leather for theaters seating is chosen for exactly those reasons, and public venues should always confirm fire safety requirements and ask for matching test reports. Explore the theater range.

Marine seating faces salt water, humidity, UV and mold. PVC artificial leather boat marine grades from Polyfabs include Marine Dollar, Marine Colorado and Marine Oceanic (1.00 mm, 750 GSM), built with salt water resistance, anti-mold, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-stain and anti-fog properties. They meet IMO Part 8, CRIB 5, and the cigarette and match test as standard. See the marine range.

Quick Comparison by Application

ApplicationThicknessNotable featuresBus and railway0.75, 0.95, 1.10 mmFire retardant option, anti-bacterial, abrasion resistant, soft feelAutomotive0.70, 0.80, 0.85, 1.00 mmAnti-fog, RoHS compliance, anti-fungal, colour fastBike and scooter1.00, 1.20, 1.50, 1.70 mmAnti-slip, stay cool blacks, RoHS complianceMarine1.00 mmSalt water resistant, anti-mold, IMO Part 8, CRIB 5TheaterContact teamWear resistance, easy cleaning, consistent colour

How to Choose the Right PVC Leather

Follow these steps to narrow down a grade:

1. Define the environment. Sun, salt water, heavy passenger traffic and public use all call for different features.
2. Choose thickness for feel and life. Thinner grades are softer and easier to form. Thicker grades give more cushioning and wear life.
3. Pick the backing fabric. The base fabric affects stretch, tear strength and how the material handles curved shapes.
4. List the compliance needs. Fire safety and other standards vary by vehicle type, venue and market. Tell your supplier early and ask for test reports.
5. Request samples. Test colour, grain and feel on your own seat design before ordering in bulk.

Quality, Testing and Certification

Premier Polyfilms Limited is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a complete in-house testing laboratory. For buyers, test data comes directly from the manufacturer, which helps with approvals and traceability. Ask any supplier, including us, for written specifications and test reports before placing a large order.

Serving Buyers in India and Overseas

Premier Polyfilms Limited has served more than 5,000 clients in India and overseas. For importers, distributors and OEMs abroad, see our guide to the PVC artificial leather exporter in India. The Polyfabs plants in Sahibabad (Ghaziabad) and Sikandrabad (Bulandshahar), Uttar Pradesh, are about 30 minutes from New Delhi, which supports sampling, visits and dispatch.

About Premier Polyfilms Limited

Premier Polyfilms Limited was incorporated in 1992 and has built a reputation as a leading manufacturer of specialty calendered films and sheets. Alongside artificial leather, the company makes PVC films and printed sheeting, PVC flooring for transport and commercial use, self-adhesive films, PVC geomembranes, swimming pool liners and roofing sheets. Read more about the company.

Conclusion

The right PVC leather depends on the product, the environment and the standards it must meet. Choose a manufacturer that controls quality from fabric to finished roll, ask for specifications and test reports in writing, and test samples before committing to volume.

Ready to talk specifications? Download the Polyfabs catalogue, call +91 89208 31225, or email info@polyfabs.com. You can also use the contact page.

FAQ

Who is a leading PVC leather manufacturer in India?

Polyfabs, the artificial leather brand of Premier Polyfilms Limited, manufactures PVC leather in Uttar Pradesh near New Delhi. The company has produced PVC products since 1992, is ISO 9001:2015 certified, runs its own testing laboratory, and serves customers across India and overseas.

What is PVC artificial leather used for?

It is used for seating and interiors in buses, railway coaches, cars, two-wheelers, boats and theaters. Its durability, wipe-clean surface and consistent colour make it well suited to high-use and shared seating.

What is the difference between PVC leather and genuine leather?

PVC leather is a man-made material, a fabric base coated with PVC and embossed with a grain. It is generally easier to clean, more consistent in colour and grain, and more resistant to moisture than genuine leather.

Which thickness of PVC leather should I choose?

It depends on the application. Polyfabs offers 0.70 to 1.10 mm for automotive and transport, and 1.00 to 1.70 mm for bike seats. Thinner grades are softer and easier to form, while thicker grades add durability.

Can I get samples and custom specifications?

Yes. Standard roll width is 1370 mm, with up to 1500 mm available, and backing fabric can be chosen to specification. Custom colours can be made on bulk requirement. Contact the team for samples and quotations.