Wested Goat Particulars
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 7:02 am
While sorting through the forum archives,
I came across a problem I mentioned recently in another thread. Apparently, goatskin tends to turn gray when it distresses, instead of the more desirable tan or rust highlights.
However, Wested offers what appears to be two goatskin options, Dark brown and Authentic. Perhaps I missed this in the archives, but what are the differences between these two goatskins? Does one actually maintain a brown color throughout it's life, even while distressing? Is this graying problem evident in both skins, or does it occur in neither? I recall Peter mentioning he was getting higher quality skins...is this "gray highlights" issue a thing of the past?
I'm asking because I'm so excited the strength, weight and the drape of goat I could bite myself.
I'd hate for the color to go weird on me
I came across a problem I mentioned recently in another thread. Apparently, goatskin tends to turn gray when it distresses, instead of the more desirable tan or rust highlights.
However, Wested offers what appears to be two goatskin options, Dark brown and Authentic. Perhaps I missed this in the archives, but what are the differences between these two goatskins? Does one actually maintain a brown color throughout it's life, even while distressing? Is this graying problem evident in both skins, or does it occur in neither? I recall Peter mentioning he was getting higher quality skins...is this "gray highlights" issue a thing of the past?
I'm asking because I'm so excited the strength, weight and the drape of goat I could bite myself.
I'd hate for the color to go weird on me