batninja Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 For the suede work on the undersuit, what's the consensus? I know quite a few troopers are using faux or ultrasuede, but isn't real suede used on the screen 'suit? Are we sure either way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Never mind - I just re-read the Lancer requirements. Real suede it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Definitely real suede. Whilst faux suede has its place, it is noticeably different in person. It doesn't 'grey' out over time in the same manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Yup real all the way mate, faux suede never looks quite right IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I would prefer real suede myself if it wasn't for the fact my suit is usually soaking wet with sweat after every troop and has to be washed soon after. The faux suede is a lot more washing-machine-friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaEngine Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I would prefer real suede myself if it wasn't for the fact my suit is usually soaking wet with sweat after every troop and has to be washed soon after. The faux suede is a lot more washing-machine-friendly. That, and cost, are why I commissioned a suit with faux-suede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Faux suede is not approved for Lancer, so I might as well do it right the first time. More expensive, I agree, but the look is correct. Next question: is there top-stitching on the outside edges of the butt-flap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Just cut a rectangle shape and stitch it only along the waist line, leave the rest as is bud. I was my suit after every troop, and the suede looks better each time it's washed. The suede washes just fine, and if you buy a hide and sell what you don't use makes it almost as cheap as faux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Good info. Yeah, I'll hit the local Tandy Leather outlet this weekend search for a sizeable piece for both the flap and the thigh pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucblack Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I understand that could be faux or real suede. I copied this point from the lancer requirement: IV. UNDER SUIT - Black real suede, or close faux suede riding patch on the inside of the thighs and over the seat of the suit. -Ideally should have real black suede, or close faux suede square butt patch attached to flight suit at the rear under where cummerbund will sit and resemble those seen on screen, size will adjust slightly from scout to scout, but correct scale must be noted, no external visable stitching. ​Or maybe the Lancer requirements was changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I think it changed. Faux was ok when I made Lancer. I think it has to be 100% real now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Could the faux be accepted as Lancer if it were weathered properly? I just got a yard and half for $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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