hello,
This is my first post on this very cool forum. If I this question is in the wrong group, I apologize.
Background:
I am a weirdo, so we do the whole BDSM thing, my question is related to leather wrist cuffs.
My wife sleeps with her wrists cuffed every night (it's , 2in cuff that was the natural suede lining). Those cuffs broke after 7 years of sleeping in them for 8+hrs a day.
They worked out fine, but she had some issues with sweat, she sleeps hot sometimes and the cuffs get sticky after a while and when it was really hot the dye in the leather would transfer to my wrists leaving some interesting marks :D
I will be making the replacement cuffs as a Christmas present.
Questions:
What lining do you suggest for the cuffs (if any)
Consider:
- long term contact with skin (8hrs+), needs to be non-toxic as possible!
- sweating is an issue so a leather that is not absorbent, but helps reduce sweat. I also rather it not rot my skin.
- comfort!
- preferred to not be dyed, or be tanned in a method that could cause irritation.
What leather should I use for the (outer)cuffs?
- how should it be tanned?
- How should it be dyed?
How should I bond the lining to the outer?
I was thinking adhesive, but stitching might be an option.
I have attached some photos of the old cuffs for reference.
Thank you in advance.
