Synthetic shearling for saddle

[markfoto]

Does any one have recommendations on synthetic shearling. i have seen it on numerous websites from 20.00 a yd to 60.00 a yard. supplier from where you purchased from and glue recommendations would also be appreciated thanks .Is one yd enough to do one western saddle or is more needed?

 

[Squilchuck]

I bought some from Weaver.  Don't recall the price, but inexpensive and seemingly good quality.  Weaver sells quality goods.  I used rubber cement.  I don't use it for saddles, though.  Why not use the best bark-tanned shearling for a saddle, instead of imitation, unless price is a factor on a replacement job? I'd get two yards.  --John

[Squilchuck]

Also, the thickness seemed a bit less than advertised. Definitely not as dense as real shearling, hence less cushion and durability on a saddle.   

[oltoot]

It has no place on quality work, period, regardless of price.

[OldNews]

I used it once on a repair job where cost was a factor. It is not a very good replacement for the real thing. If you have to, order 2 yds, but for the difference in money I would get real thing. Saddle makers are notorious for using only the highest quality material, and sometimes I don't feel like there is a huge difference between the highest quality, and the middle of the road quality. Not in this case, the synthetic is definitely not even close to the same quality. Good Luck!