Memphis514 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 What is the best leather type to use for a vest for bikers and what oz? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted November 6, 2019 If its for comfort and not protection; There is a cowhide produced as 'clothing'. It ranges from 0.6mm to about 1.8mm. Around 1 - 1.2 mm should do a light vest, 1.6 -1.8mm for heavier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Don't forget to sew a liner inside it too, . . . I'm getting ready for another vest for me, . . . and this time I'm thinking about lining the thing with flannel, . . . this ol' body needs a hand on keeping warm, . . . gonna give that a try. Have fun and don't forget to post pictures when you get done. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Saw one posted on here a few years back. It was basically stab armour. Looked kinda cool. Alot Like rodeo bull riding armour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appaloosa Report post Posted November 27, 2019 I made a couple custom ordered motorcycle vests out of Elk Hide. Put a stingray hide in the middle for a natural reflector which was pretty cool. Chap leather is good for motorcycle vest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted November 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, Appaloosa said: I made a couple custom ordered motorcycle vests out of Elk Hide. Put a stingray hide in the middle for a natural reflector which was pretty cool. Chap leather is good for motorcycle vest. Man, that looks incredible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
