superpacker Report post Posted May 11, 2018 I understand the unique properties of Latigo, and why it's properties make it an ideal leather for things like certain horse tack and saddle bags, etc. But I feel like it's (relatively) uncommon to see belts made out of latigo (compared to harness, bridle, saddle, tooling leather, CXL, etc.) is there a reason for that which I'm missing? Seems like it would be similar to a belt made from chromexecel, maybe a little less stretch. Any way, wanted to know if that was just my perception, or if there is something I should learn here, or if anyone has had any experience making latigo belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted May 12, 2018 From what I know... the draw back I’d that you can get dye stains when it gets wet, you can’t tool any designs on it and it’s more expensive than veg tanned leather. The only pro’s I think are it’s a softer leather than veg tanned while it’s still strong and doesn’t stretch. It’s probably why it’s used for horse tack and dog collars? Dye stain wouldn’t matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
