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Justadudethatthinks t1_iqyy7c4 wrote

Reply to comment by brucebay in There’s nothing like maintaining high-quality leather. I bought my Occidental tool bag setup last year and I expect these to last for a big portion of my career as an electrician by Reaching4ThoseGrapes

Nylon/canvas won't have the life of quality leather like the OP, but for a weekender, they are cooler and lighter and can be made well. (Enough to last if this isn't your profession)

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hereforthekix t1_ir01x5i wrote

There are nylon pouches that will outlast leather. Occidental is one of many brands that makes high quality nylon gear. They're kighter, more comfortable, don't require maintenance, and last an incredibly long time

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haunted-liver-1 t1_iqz1j4a wrote

Depends in the quality and thickness. There's a reason luxury car manufacturers switched from leather. If you use the good stuff made for yacht upholstery, it bifl and zero maintenance.

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scottb84 t1_iqz31f0 wrote

I certainly don't disagree that there are textiles that are least as durable as leather for many applications.

But luxury car manufacturers definitely have not "switched from leather."

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Clean-Hat2517 t1_ir0u5ue wrote

Perhaps they meant to refer to the rise in Alcantara use over suede.

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scottb84 t1_ir1jd3w wrote

Maybe. But I'm not sure that suede was ever commonly used in luxury cars, other than maybe at the very top end (e.g., Maybach, Rolls Royce, etc.). And my understanding is that alcantara is mostly used in sports cars, where a lightweight, grippy material can be very useful (e.g., steering wheels, seat bottoms/bolsters, etc.)

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LockeClone t1_ir0yl89 wrote

Dude, the nylon 3" belt from occidental is where it's at. I ditched my full leather belt for one maybe 10 years ago. Waaaaay more comfy and breathable. And robust as hell.

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