X users complain RM5 Japanese store allegedly selling “pig skin” belt

 

IS THERE a RM5 belt from Daiso made of pig skin and sold openly to all, including Muslim customers?

A viral video on social media has reignited discussions about the cost and authenticity of leather goods.

In the video, an influencer examines a RM5 belt, speculating it could be made of pig skin.

The post, which was shared widely, has sparked curiosity and confusion among viewers about the true cost of real leather.

Some users are pointing out that genuine leather items are rarely sold at bargain-basement prices due to the high costs involved in their production.

Quality leather is sourced from animal hides like cowhide or exotic skins such as alligator, which come at a premium.

Additionally, the intricate craftsmanship required to produce luxury leather goods, such as hand-stitching and vegetable tanning—a process that enhances durability—further drives up costs.

Beyond production, brand exclusivity and mark-ups add to the hefty price tags associated with authentic leather products.

This combination of factors makes real leather a luxury material, often out of reach for budget-conscious consumers.

The viral RM5 belt serves as a reminder for consumers to be cautious about the authenticity of “leather” products sold at suspiciously low prices.

It appears that some users are knowledgeable of this and question why some people believe that leather belts can go as low as RM5.

The user adds that no brand actually wants to promote the use of pig skins and meat to the Malaysian population.

Additionally, users add that some companies use fake leather or vegan leather materials to make their items.

They would then emboss these plastic materials with the skin patterns of said real animals. There are some that practice this while using crocodile embossed skin.

However, if the brand is known to have items with pig components, they would make clear labels showing that these specific items are made from pig skin. But, this is normally reflected with hair and paint brushes.

Others showed the price comparison of real versus fake pig skin leather.

It would not make much sense for a major Japanese retailer to sell actual pig skin without labeling or informing their customers it is made as such.

Furthermore, the price differences between real and fake leather would have a stark difference. —Focus Malaysia