Flesh Side, Sweat And Smelly Leather.

[Chavez]

Hi again!

For all of you who make items where flesh side comes into contact with wearer's skin, how do you treat the flesh side to prevent it from soaking up sweat and going rancid in a month or two?

Thanks!

[katsass]

Hi again!

For all of you who make items where flesh side comes into contact with wearer's skin, how do you treat the flesh side to prevent it from soaking up sweat and going rancid in a month or two?

Thanks!

FWIW Chavez, from the grumpy old guy; I primarily make holsters, some are western style rigs, but most are concealed carry stuff. Since I live and work in a desert area where the temps lean toward the toasty side, and the back side of them can be subject to perspiration, I just line almost everything I make. Most all my comtemporary rigs are made from two layers of 4/5oz or 5/6oz (or one of each), bonded together on their flesh sides. I treat each side the same and seal against dampness with an acrylic sealer/finish. Mike

Edited April 2, 2012 by katsass

[Chavez]

Thanks katsass,

I usually try to do flesh-to-flesh, but I was thinking of one-ply bracelets or watch bands where flesh side will touch the skin and 2-ply leather will be too thick.

[katsass]

Thanks katsass,

I usually try to do flesh-to-flesh, but I was thinking of one-ply bracelets or watch bands where flesh side will touch the skin and 2-ply leather will be too thick.

You might try doubling up some 2/3oz. That should make a pretty decent wrist band. Mike

[Chavez]

Thanks Mike!

I was hoping to use heavier leather for better tooling (and to save some time stitching , but I guess I'll have to back it up with some 2oz leather on the flesh side.