AWORKOFMARC Report post Posted April 2 (edited) Im looking for a leather or faux leather that I can use as a tag, that's heat stamped (no foil) with a logo and then riveted to garments -- that can hold up for the life of the garment/washings. Would some type of Chrome tanned or faux leather work? If not... any suggestions how to accomplish that look? I tried https://lonestaradhesive.com/ she replied with "For embossing, your best option would be to source a genuine leather. The leatherette would likely expand and retract during the washing process, weakening the imprint of your logo over time." I seriously doubt any veg-tanned leather would hold up. That's why I was thinking chrome. Some chrome leather is so treated it won't even burn using the embosser. I have some that while holding the emboss stamp against it at 130 degrees for 20 seconds, applying full downward pressure, hardly even imprints the stamp. If I do that to veg tanned it'll burn and with crispy edges in 7 seconds. Edited April 2 by AWORKOFMARC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted April 2 Are you looking for a waterproof leather? Hydro Repel leather is waterproof, but only comes in 2 colors. Black & chestnut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted April 2 This Stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUP Report post Posted April 2 In washing machines, clothes get soaked. So, while there are water repelling leathers, they might not be soak-proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWORKOFMARC Report post Posted April 2 On 4/2/2024 at 3:40 PM, DieselTech said: This Stuff! I';ll check it out!! TY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted April 2 (edited) On 4/2/2024 at 7:06 PM, SUP said: In washing machines, clothes get soaked. So, while there are water repelling leathers, they might not be soak-proof. My thoughts too, plus they're getting tossed around, rubbed against things and generally take a beating (and often in hot water). And then you've got assorted soaps and detergents to contend with. I doubt if any leather/faux leather is going to be too happy with all that going on. Edited April 2 by dikman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWORKOFMARC Report post Posted April 2 Good points gents.. Thanks. as a long shot I'm ordering some Hydro and doing self testing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites