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 – Actual Sheet Size: 11.85″ x 17.75″

Thickness: 0.90mm

Top Color: Rustic White

Type: No-Foam Backing

Engraving Color: Black

Finish: Smooth texture matte

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

Water resistant

Washable up to 60C and dry clean friendly

UV printable leatherette

Rustic White No-Foam Leatherette Sheets | Laserhyde Flex™

Name: Rustic White No-Foam Leatherette Sheets 12x18 | Laserhyde Flex™ • Laserhyde
SKU: E2312-16NF
Price: 4.60 USD
Availability: InStock

Laserhyde Rustic White No-Foam Leatherette Sheets, have a soft feel, with a leather like rustic distressed look, and a matte finish texture. In addition Laserhyde Flex leatherette has a thickness of 0.90mm, making it very flexible to use on products like beanies, clothing, outerwear, custom tags, custom apparel, helmets, hat side patches, velcro backing wood or hard surface projects and more. As well, when Laserhyde Flex No-Foam leatherette is combined with our exclusive adhesive film which can withstand dry cleaning and washes up to 50c, you create a more durable product you can rely on, and trust.

ABOUT LASERHYDE™ DELUXE ADHESIVE

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified Safe Adhesive

Laserhyde adhesive is a water-resistant, two-sided thermoplastic adhesive that bonds well to soft and hard textiles. It’s safe for dry cleaning and can handle wash temperatures up to 60℃. With a low melting point, it prevents damage to sensitive and performance fabrics, and acrylics sheets. Laserhyde works on a variety of materials, including apparel, beanies, footwear, leather, wood, plastics, acrylics and more, with bonding temperatures varying by material.