SITTINGUPHIGH1 Report post Posted January 6, 2009 I was told that black leather shirting doesn't last as long. That the die weakens the leather. Do you find this is true or false? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg gomersall Report post Posted January 6, 2009 I think this is an Urban Legend. It would have more to do with the tanning process and the type of leather than the color, using the Vinagroon method there would be no dye involved so then your theory no longer exists. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted January 6, 2009 false, I order all my leather for law enforcement and biker stuff drum dyed black. Never had any problems. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted January 6, 2009 there are many examples of old bohlin parade saddles that where black from the 1920 thru the 1940's that have held up well thru the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted January 6, 2009 Hmmmm, I have Black dyed leather from WWII that's still going strong, nothing has failed (except the folks who made it's attempt to take over the world) although it does show 3 or so years of duty wear. Ask in another 60 years. Art I was told that black leather shirting doesn't last as long. That the die weakens the leather. Do you find this is true or false? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
