Bonded leathers are produced from scarp/trmmings, dust particle
of natural leather. Because it produced from the trimmings and
dust(shaving dust, ie. leather need to shave to get proper
thickness) it need some cementing substances. These cementing
substances are mainly various polymers and resins as well some
other property enhancing chemicals such as silicones, rubbers,
softeners, and colorants.
During finishing or coating process for esthetics and appearance
these are coated with pigments and other auxiliaries such as
urethanes, resins, silicones. Some articles also use transfer film
with adhesives.
Natural leather is from outer coverings of animals(
hides/Skins), it has natural grain structure. During processing it
use tanning materials (inorganic or Organic), softening agents
(Natural Oils, Synthetic oils, waxes, silicone etc), colorants,
During finishing it can be kept natural or pigmented finished,
as well as transfer film.
Now to answer your question, system has been developed to bring
the bonded leather feeling and some properties to match the Natural
Leather.
Natural leather remain better in wearability, as natural has
better breatability, and softness, streachability, etc.