Vegan Leather Settings

[vegg33k]

Hi, I’m wanting to experiment with vegan leather made from cactus with cotton/polyester backing. They have several varieties with slightly different thicknesses etc, but the kind I have is 0.9 mm. Any suggestions on what custom settings to use? Thank you!

[deirdrebeth]

I don’t, but I know a way you can find it!

New material cut test method

Don’t know what settings to use on a material? The only way to be sure is to test. Good news! You can effectively test on a thin strip on the edge of your material, it’s fast and easy. I use this shape to do so (SVG attached): [Material_test] Click here to download/save Or click here for the ZIP: Material_test.zip (3.3 KB) To use: Set the first operation to score (the numbers). You’ll use these to identify your cut pieces later. Set each of the curve shapes to a power/speed combo t…

[evansd2]

I’d want an MSDS. I’m unable to find anything that says what the leather is made of. The backing seems fine but I’d want to be 100% sure that the “leather” is pvc free.

Made from cacti is promising but doesn’t rule out the presence of pvc.

[deirdrebeth]

The original patent only lists tannic acid, glycerin, and water - but that expired in 1925 so it’s possible the newer companies are using differing methods.

Ooh - the Desserto version specifies PVC-Free here so it looks like you may be good!

[sabjroot]

@vegg33k Hello! I was just wondering if you tested the cactus leather and what was the outcome?

[evermorian]

Write-up of the Desserto cactus leather on Inhabitat:

The world of cactus leather as a vegan alternative

(Warning: their site is made of advertising. I read this through a feed reader.)

I did get a sample pack from Desserto awhile back but, haven’t had time to mess with it yet.