What is leatherette used for in laser engraving?

Leatherette is a synthetic material designed to mimic real leather while producing clean, high-contrast engraving results.

Will this work for hat patches?

Yes. Laserhyde leatherette and adhesive materials are specifically tested for professional hat patch makers using heat press applications.

Is this a laser safe material?

Yes, all Laserhyde leatherette and adhesive materials are laser safe and offer a Oeko-Tex 100 safety standard certification

What lasers work with this material?

Both CO2 and diode lasers are compatible. For best results, we recommend laser systems above 20 watts. For detailed hat patches, RF tube lasers can provide excellent precision and cleaner fine details.

What do I clean leatherette with?

Our recommended cleaner is a 60 to 40% ratio of LA awesome cleaner/degreaser to water. Lightly spray and wipe with a microfiber towel. Avoid harsh alcohol-based cleaners, as they may damage the top surface or dull the engraved fiber layer.

Does this leatherette have a fabric or foam backing?

We primarily use a premium solid foam backing material for our sheets. In our testing against other competitors who use primarily double fiber layer backing, we found that the cutting results were not as solid as the foam backing, and rigid stability was lacking in a fiber only backed layer. In our patch pull test, we found that the fiber only backing style, peeled off more consistently than our premium solid sponge style backing, which had a better bond to the hat.

How do I find the correct laser engraving settings?

When it comes to leatherette types and colors they all can vary on different lasers, so for the best optimized results we recommend creating a material test in lightburn software to find the best results based on color, lines per inch, power, and speed, see this VIDEO for more info

Forest Latigo Leatherette Sheets

Name: Forest Latigo Leatherette Sheets 12x20 | Laserhyde Deluxe™ 1.85mm • Laserhyde
SKU: LDL-FLC-1220
Price: 5.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Upgrade your production with our Forest Latigo Leatherette Sheets made for clean, high-contrast laser engraving. These 12×20 engravable leatherette sheets feature a rich, smooth feel with a latigo-pull up style finish that creates a high-end leather look with consistent engraving results. They are also UV printer friendly, making them a great choice for both custom printed and engraved patches.

Made to Laserhyde’s thicker 1.85mm standard, this leatherette delivers deeper engraving while staying flexible enough for patch making and other custom applications. It is an excellent choice for hat patches, branded apparel, and a wide range of laser engraving projects.

Why Choose Laserhyde Products?

🔹 HOW LASERHYDE OUTPERFORMS OTHER LEATHERETTE COMPANIES🔹

Unlike standard leatherette sheets on the market, Laserhyde leatherette is engineered with reinforced internal layers and backed with a superior low-temperature adhesive film designed to give you superior performance and durability. Most leatherette sheets on the market today are thinner and produce inconsistent engraving results, as well back there leatherette material with high heat adhesive films above 290F which can scorch your custom apparel products. At Laserhyde we resolved that issue to create a better and safer adhesive standard

Stronger bonding adhesion during heat pressing
Lower operating temps for safer application on fabrics and hats
Cleaner stable engraving without burn inconsistency
Stronger support backing that support the leatherette material
Cleaner results when laser cutting your project

🔹 THE BEST LEATHERETTE FOR HAT PATCHES & LASER ENGRAVING🔹

If you’re searching for the best laser engravable leatherette sheets and heat press adhesive for laser engraving, then our laserhyde offers the perfect balance of thickness, flexibility, and adhesive strength—making it a #1 top choice for serious patch makers, and professionals in the laser engraving industry.