J jiminwatford Patron member Joined Oct 24, 2006 Messages 619 Points 346 Dec 21, 2008 #1 Hi, is the standard gaiter made from leather or 'leatherette'? thanks James
rallycinq Autotest Special Parked in the garage Joined Mar 19, 2002 Messages 24,592 Points 3,862 Location Lake District....Moist Dec 21, 2008 #2 I believe leatherette, or plastic as we oldies call it. Cheers PD
Y ycming Patron member Written a guide Joined Oct 13, 2006 Messages 10,264 Points 1,600 Location Glasgow Dec 21, 2008 #3 leatherette = man made leather ain't it ???
OP OP J jiminwatford Patron member Joined Oct 24, 2006 Messages 619 Points 346 Dec 21, 2008 #4 thanks, i thought leatherette was an original 1960's term, as in it's leather! -ish!
OP OP J jiminwatford Patron member Joined Oct 24, 2006 Messages 619 Points 346 Dec 21, 2008 #5 ah, vikipedia suggests '(leatherette) usually made by covering a fabric base with plastic'.