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

Leatherette Sheet Size: 12×20

Adhesive Sheet Size: 12×19.80

Thickness: ~2.10mm

UV printable leatherette for UV printers

Top Color: Ultra Bright White

Backing Support: Thick top layer + Performance Sponge Foam

Engraving Color: N/A

Finish: Textured Simultaed Canvas – Matte

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

Water resistant

Washable up to 60C and dry clean friendly

Ultra White Canvas Leatherette Sheets 12×20 | UV Printable

Name: Ultra White Canvas Leatherette Sheets 12x20 | UV Printable • Laserhyde
SKU: CU1220
Price: 6.15 USD
Availability: InStock

Laserhyde Ultra White Canvas Leatherette Sheets are designed for, UV printing, laser engraving and custom patch production. The bright ultra-white canvas surface provides a clean base for vibrant full-color printing while simulating that amazing embroidered style look.

Manufactured at approximately 2.15mm thick, this engravable and printable canvas style leatherette offers a substantial feel for professional hat patches, custom labels, logos, apparel patches, and other laser-cut projects. The canvas-style texture adds dimension while maintaining a smooth, consistent surface for UV printing.

These 12×20 leatherette sheets are ideal for makers and production shops looking for a versatile material that can be UV printed, laser engraved, and laser cut. Use Ultra White Canvas Leatherette for full color detail printed hat patches, detailed graphics, branding, custom logos, and other projects where a bright white printable surface and professional canvas/embroidered finish are important.

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.