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elFick
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Oct 7, 2016
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TL;DR: This isn't leather. And <ding><ding>shame on massdrop for presenting it as such. Customers of massdrop are generally "enthusiasts" and this is certainly not enthusiast grade.
Since I was curious about "PU Leather" (is it stinky?), I looked it up. I'll post here for the edification of all... From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicast_leather
"Bicast leather (also known as bi-cast leather, bycast leather, or PU leather, sometimes described as split leather) is a material made with a split leather backing covered with a layer of polyurethane (hence the term "PU leather") that is applied to the surface and then embossed. "
"The use of terms like "leather", "genuine leather" or "100% leather" in relation to bicast treatment is considered a misrepresentation and therefore not permitted in some countries, including the UK, Denmark, and New Zealand. Furniture made with bicast exhibits none of the characteristics associated with aniline leather; it will not develop a patina or suppleness nor otherwise "improve with age". With constant use, the polyurethane layer may crack and split free of its backing, and abrasion may cause large unsightly marks."
On the upside, I've learned something new today and also found out why I can't find a damn decent belt.
Oct 7, 2016
j.a.l
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Oct 7, 2016
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elFickIf you need a good belt, http://www.saddlebackleather.com/leather-wallets-accessories/belts . Spendy, but you get what you cliche for, and unless your dog eats it, it will never need replacing.
Oct 7, 2016
MaNiFeX
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Oct 7, 2016
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j.a.l"Hated By Bratty Children Worldwide"
Oct 7, 2016
fredralphfred
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Oct 10, 2016
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j.a.lHuh. I mainly just look at bags from them since the "belts" he used to make were alternate uses for his backpack straps in a pinch and went "all the way" to 36". (Not very useful for fat people like me, but what do I need a backpack for anyway?)
His bags are all he says and more, by the way. Everyone who looks at one of mine wants it.
Oct 10, 2016
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