What is Latigo leather used for?

Products Latigo Leather Is Commonly Used For Due to its qualities of strength, flexibility and durability, and ability to withstand moisture, latigo leather is used for products like riding tack, straps, belts, pet collars, leashes and cinches. It can also be used for boots and bags.

What are latigo straps?

Latigo, a strap used on a Western saddle to connect the cinches to the rigging.

Is leather latigo better than nylon?

The leather latigo is what I had used for years, but it is not as strong as nylon. That’s why our car’s seat belts are made from nylon instead of leather. The strength of the nylon latigos is phenomenal compared to leather.

What is latigo cowhide?

Latigo leather is cowhide leather that is combination tanned. First it is chrome tanned, then it is vegetable tanned. Before modern combination tanning, latigo had been combination tanned with alum and gambier. Latigo is usually infused with oils and waxes.

Is Latigo leather good?

As far as the durability is concerned, Latigo leather is as good as any other type of leather i.e. cowhide or sheep leather. With extra layers of tanning, this leather is more resistant to heat, water and dust.

What is latigo mean?

Definition of latigo chiefly Western US. : a long strap on a saddletree of a western saddle to adjust the cinch.

What size latigo do I need?

STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: It is recommended that leather latigos/tie straps should be made from 9/10 oz or heavier premium latigo leather for safety. Also, it is recommended that no latigos/tie should be used that are less than 1 ½” in width, with the exception of a pony saddle that is used on a small pony.

Is latigo Lace real leather?

We make our latigo lace from 5-7 oz full-grain leather which means that your lace will be the most durable, continuous leather lace available. Full-grain leather is the highest quality of leather and includes all of the natural grain of the hide – which means that it contains the strongest fibers in the hide.

Is Latigo leather waterproof?

Latigo leather is treated with conditioners and infused with oils which makes it almost completely waterproof and extremely durable. It is only this why latigo leather is the most common type of leather when it comes to making saddle seats, straps and horse tack.