Raw radio strap?

[Deanwalker151]

Hey all!

I've got a customer that want's a radio strap that's basically raw veg tan leather like the one in the picture.  My question is what's the best treatment to keep this looking nice?  Just oil it or seal with something?

Idea?

 

Thanks

Dean 

[BlackDragon]

I would use Neatsfoot oil and either wax or a couple of coats of Resolene 50/50

[fredk]

  

[kgg]

6 hours ago, Deanwalker151 said:

My question is what's the best treatment to keep this looking nice?  Just oil it or seal with something?

The design is a pretty simple one but personally I would check what products are designed to meet the safety standards related to fire clothing and equipment before applying anything. I am sure their are standards to cover-off any and all things a fire fighter has on their bodies. Also ensure the leather thickness and sewing thread meets those standards. This for me work be a project best left to those certified and insured to do that type of work.

kgg

Edited 2 hours ago by kgg