When was microsuede invented?
Microsuede was invented in 1970. Its creators called it “Ultrasuede.” Ultrasuede is a trade-mark and brand name, like Coca Cola. Ultrasuede was first patent-protected, very expensive, and limited to high fashion items like handbags and boots. After 1990, when the patent expired, competitors began offering more affordable microsuedes. Microsuede fabric comes in rolls 54″ wide by 60 yds long.
