What Material Are Hermes And Peter Nitz Using For Leather Reinforcement ?

[setingm]

In my last bag I used Kydex that I bought on amazon for bottom reinforcement. It cost 10$ for 8 sheets. It worked ok but I am still not happy.

I saw in Hermes videos and at Peter Nitz Facebook page some kind of material that I have problems identifying.

First 2 photo is from Hermes.

Third Peter Nitz

[setingm]

I bought today "SoleTech Cloud 35-40" on ebay. It's material used during production of shoes. From pictures looks very similar.

Will everyone know when it will arrive. Might be that.

[thefanninator]

Bontex perhaps?

http://bontex.com/front/bin/cglist.phtml?Category=8028

Edited July 22, 2015 by thefanninator

[Nuttish]

It might be sew in interfacing, which is a perfectly reasonable material to use even if it's not.

[Trox]

I use Bontex and a other similar brand (I don't remember the name), it has glue on and you Iron it to the leather/fabrics.

Tor

[DavidL]

This is what huns from this forum uses http://www.prescottandmackay.co.uk/products/general-tools-and-supplies/fabric-and-pattern-paper/leather-board.

Peter nitz had replied to someone on Facebook or instagram saying he uses foam. You could go with suede (cheap) and/or specifically made stiffeners depending on the stiffness and flexibility you want.

[Nuttish]

If you're looking for alternatives, I just have W&C send me my splits and use those as bag bottom reinforcements. Bridle splits in ~6oz still have a nice temper because of the gum pasted backs.

[setingm]

Thank you every one for respond.

I tried high quality foam from eBay. So far I like it a lot. I bought 3mm thickness for bottom. It's light, gives structure. Bag stays flexible. Much, much better than Kydex.

[DavidL]

Do you mind sharing the link? id like to check it out.

[setingm]

You can search on eBay for SoleTech Cloud 35-40 Durometer Crape Soling Sheet.

Let us know how it would work for you.