Green Options » polyurethane http://greenoptions.com/tag/polyurethane Posts tagged 'polyurethane' Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Crafting Vs. Vinyl (Round 2) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/03/crafting-vs-vinyl-round-2/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/03/crafting-vs-vinyl-round-2/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:15 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/03/crafting-vs-vinyl-round-2/ faux-leather made from 100% polyurethane Last week, I let you know my strong feelings about the need to ban vinyl from the craft world. This week, I want to explore what that means in real time and explore some potential alternatives.

First and foremost, I see clear vinyl used most extensively in hand made items. It is found in wallets, ID holders and things like ipod cases. Unfortunately, I have yet to find an alternative for clear vinyl. So it stays on the Eco-Crafter’s List of Demands.

Second, many crafters use vinyl to make bags; many, many bags. The vinyl fabric that is used in these bags is bright and colorful. It comes in many different colors and is a relatively inexpensive material. It is also used because people either can’t afford leather, or are morally opposed to using leather.

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