PADDING AND REINFORCEMENTS FOR BAG MAKING AND LEATHER GOODS

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WHY USE REINFORCEMENTS IN BAG MAKING?

Reinforcements, also known as interfacing, stiffeners, interlinings, or stabilisers, play a crucial role in bag-making by addressing points of weakness and helping the bag maintain its shape and form.
Bags, as functional accessories, endure daily wear and tear.
Strategically placing reinforcements in high-stress areas significantly enhances the bag's overall durability, preventing premature damage and extending its lifespan.


ENHANCED DURABILITY AND LOAD DISTRIBUTION: bag making stiffeners are widely used to provide support to specific parts of the bag, such as handles, straps, or bottom gussets, which bear the weight of the bag and its contents. This reduces the likelihood of handles tearing or straps breaking.

REINFORCING STITCHES AND TENSION-PRONE AREAS: reinforcements such as nylon tape come with high tensile strength that helps in improving the tensile strength of leather, fabric or synthetic leather.
Non-stretch reinforcement tape is largely used for reinforcing stitches and tension-prone areas like straps.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: bag making stiffeners provide structural support, helping the bag maintain its shape and form.
This is particularly crucial for larger bags or those designed to carry heavier loads, ensuring the bag remains aesthetically pleasing and functional over time.

PROTECTION & COMFORT: Padding, typically made of foam, fleece, or other cushioning materials, serves various purposes in bag making.
It provides structural support to specific parts of the bag, enhances comfort (common in backpacks and shoulder bags) and protects the bag's contents.
For instance, a camera bag may feature padded dividers for delicate equipment and a laptop bag may use padding to shield the laptop from impact.

Main types of bag making stiffeners

  • SALPA

    Also known as bonded leather, it is made of regenerated genuine leather fibers bonded with a binder, usually latex. With a dry hand feel, it is widely used in leathercraft to provide structure, strength, and support. It comes in various thicknesses, most commonly between 0.4 and 3mm.

  • MICROFIBER REINFORCEMENT

    This is a synthetic, lightweight, resistant, flexible, and compact material designed to provide support and structure to bags. It is available in many different thicknesses and drapes according to the desired result.

  • NYLON TAPE REINFORCEMENT

    Nylon tape reinforcement can be applied to various parts of a bag, such as handles, straps, or edges, to reinforce stitching and prevent tearing or stretching over time. Nylon tape reinforcement is lightweight and flexible, making it ideal for ensuring the longevity and integrity of bags without adding extra bulk.
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