Vyniden.
/ˈvʌɪnʌɪd/ A proprietary name for a plastic used as a substitute for leather in upholstery, clothing, etc.
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society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > leather > [noun] > imitation or substitute
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1943 Trade Marks Jrnl. 16 June 257/2 Vynide... Leather cloth. Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, Wexham Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire; manufacturers and merchants.
1958 Archit. Rev. 124 395/2 The bookcase shelves and backs, and the wall opposite the window are covered in white vynide.
1960 Housewife Feb. 58/2 Thankful I brought good country-looking Vynide jacket..(looks like leather, won't leak, will sponge clean).
1976 Lancs. Evening Post 7 Dec. 12/8 (advt.) Reupholstery. Your three piece suite made as new in moquette or vynide.
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