What is another name for polyurethane?

Another name for polyurethane depends on context, as it is known by many trade names, abbreviations, and generic descriptions. Chemically, it is often abbreviated as PU or PUR, which you see on clothing labels, shoe soles, and foam products. In the coatings industry, it is called urethane, poly, varnish, or clear coat, though varnish technically is a broader category. In foam form, it is called PU foam, memory foam, foam rubber, or flexible foam for mattresses and cushions, and rigid foam for insulation. In fashion and upholstery, polyurethane faux leather is called PU leather, vegan leather, faux leather, or bicast leather. In industrial contexts, specific types have names like thermoplastic polyurethane or TPU, which is used for phone cases and wheels, and thermoset polyurethane. In wood finishing, brands have names like Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane, Varathane, or Polycrylic for water-based. In adhesives, it is called urethane adhesive or Gorilla Glue which is polyurethane based. The chemical name is polyurethane resin or urethane resin. So while polyurethane is the technical name, you will see it called PU, PUR, urethane, varnish, PU leather, and memory foam in everyday products.