Hattie faux leather shirt

Hattie faux leather shirt

The Hattie faux leather shirt is made from a soft polyurethane coated fabric — not animal leather. We say that plainly because it matters: if you want real hide, our women leather shirts range covers it, and if you specifically want a vegan alternative, this is the piece for you. It is cut as a relaxed shirt with a button front and a soft collar.

• Material: Faux leather (PU-coated fabric), not animal leather
• Fit: Relaxed women's shirt fit
• Closure: Button front
• Color: Black
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry, no tumble drying or ironing

What faux leather is and how it behaves

Faux leather is a fabric base — usually polyester — with a polyurethane coating applied on top and embossed to imitate a leather grain. Compared with real hide it is lighter, cheaper, completely uniform in colour, and contains no animal material. It also behaves differently: it does not stretch or mould to your shape, it does not develop a patina, and the coating will eventually crack or peel with hard wear, particularly at fold points like the elbows. Real leather softens with age; faux leather does not.

Why choose it anyway

Plenty of good reasons. It costs less. It is genuinely animal-free. It wipes clean without a specialist. And because the surface is uniform, the colour is perfectly consistent, which suits a plain black shirt very well. If you want the look for occasional wear rather than a garment for the next decade, faux is the sensible choice — and we would rather tell you that than sell you the wrong thing.

Making it last

Keep it away from heat, which is what damages PU coatings fastest — no tumble dryer, no iron, no radiator. Wipe marks off with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Hang it rather than folding it, since sharp creases in a coated fabric can crack the surface. Handled this way a faux leather shirt gives good service for several seasons.

Fit and sizing

The cut is relaxed, so take your normal size, or one up if you want to layer a thin knit underneath. Sizes run XS to 5XL with a Custom option — send bust, shoulder, sleeve, and length. Every piece is made after your order.

Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet

If you would prefer genuine hide, see our women leather shirts or the wider women leather jackets range. Our bomber leather jackets and leather trench coats layer over this shirt well. Everything is at Leather Outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this real leather?

No. It is faux leather — a PU-coated fabric with no animal material.

Is it suitable for vegans?

Yes, the shell contains no animal-derived material.

How long will it last compared with real leather?

Several seasons with care, but it will not last as long as genuine hide and does not soften with age.

Can I iron it?

No. Heat damages the coating. Hang it to remove creases instead.

How do I clean it?

Wipe with a damp cloth and let it air dry. No machine washing or tumble drying.

Do you offer custom sizes?

Yes. Choose Custom and send bust, shoulder, sleeve, and length.

Is shipping free?

Yes, free worldwide shipping with secure checkout.