An imitation of grained leather, produced from a strong, machine-glazed base paper. Many small prayer books, for example, are leatherette. See also imitation leather. Found on http://www.alibris.com/glossary/glossary-books
Synthetic leather with or without stretch. Embossed surface designs mimic textures of various leathers from patent leather to ostrich. Often a polyurethane laminate. Fabrics have no grain and do not fray, but retain pin holes. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22264