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

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Listed Size: 12×18 (11.75 x17.85)

Thickness: 0.90mm

Top Color: Grey Latigo

Type: No-Foam Backing

Engraving Color: Black

Finish: Smooth Distressed Satin

Adhesive: Laserhyde low-temp thermoplastic film (optional or pre-applied)

Water resistant

Washable up to 60C and dry clean friendly

UV printable leatherette

Grey Latigo No-Foam Leatherette Sheets | Laserhyde Flex™

Name: Grey Latigo No-Foam Leatherette Sheets 12x18 | Laser Engravable • Laserhyde
SKU: E2419-4NF
Price: 4.60 USD
Availability: InStock

Laserhyde Flex™ Grey Latigo No-Foam Leatherette sheets, offer a soft feel, rustic distressed leather appearance, and textured matte finish. At only 0.90 mm thick, Laserhyde Flex is a thinner more flexible leatherette, and washable making it ideal for beanies, clothing, outerwear, custom rivet flexible apparel tags, hat mesh side patches, Velcro-backed patches, wood, hard surfaces, and more.

For a stronger, more dependable finished product, pair Laserhyde Flex No-Foam Leatherette with our exclusive Laserhyde adhesive film. The adhesive withstands dry cleaning and washing temperatures up to 50°C, creating a durable bond you can trust for both apparel and hard-surface applications.

ABOUT LASERHYDE™ DELUXE ADHESIVE

Laserhyde™ Adhesive is an OEKO–TEX® Standard 100 certified, water-resistant, two-sided thermoplastic adhesive designed to bond to both soft and hard materials. Its low melting point helps protect heat-sensitive fabrics, performance materials, and acrylic sheets while still delivering strong, reliable adhesion.

Laserhyde Adhesive is safe for dry cleaning and wash temperatures up to 60°C and works well with apparel, beanies, footwear, leather, wood, plastics, acrylics, and more. Bonding temperatures will vary depending on the material.