{"title":"Shoe Craft Components","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"reinforcement-fabric-flexible-polyester","title":"Reinforcement Fabric, Flexible Polyester - 10 sqft","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness:  0.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive back with peel off paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly effective at preventing leather from stretching and sagging over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugments leather temper while remaining flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends without wrinkling - minimal bunching when folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual dimensions are approximately 24\" x 59\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple quantities in the same order will be cut in to approximately 20 sqft (48\" x 59\") sections and rolled together in the same package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"District Leather Supply","offers":[{"title":"10 SQFT","offer_id":42298035863614,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2281\/0733\/products\/Reinforcement_Fabric_Flexible_Polyester.jpg?v=1566670630"},{"product_id":"reinforcement-fabric-semi-flexible-fiberglass","title":"Reinforcement Fabric, Semi-Flexible Fiberglass - 10 SQFT","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness:  0.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive back with peel off paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly effective at preventing leather from stretching and sagging over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugments leather temper, significantly increasing rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used for portions of leather goods that are static, have low-radius bends, and\/or will not be folded or creased (e.g. main body panels of bags\/cases, sneaker lacing panels, heel counters, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual dimensions are approximately 40\" x 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple quantities in the same order will be cut in to approximately 20 sqft (40\" x 72\") sections and rolled together in the same package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"District Leather Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20768980336702,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2281\/0733\/files\/FiberglassReinforcement2.jpg?v=1712010955"},{"product_id":"cotton-based-thermoformable-toe-puff-material-for-shoe-making","title":"Cotton-based Thermoformable Toe Puff Material for Shoe Making","description":"\u003cp\u003eToe Puff?  Sort of a funny name for something so important for crafting shoes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe function of a toe puff is simply to add structure to the toe of a shoe.  There are all sorts of different materials with various properties that can be used for toe puffs.  The choice hinges largely on the type of shoe and the desired structural effect.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld school shoe construction calls for the combination of leather (some folks also use newspaper) and natural horse glue to create toe puffs.  It's a time-tested pairing that has worked for centuries, but it can also be time-consuming and messy.  Heat and\/or solvent activated plastics have become a mainstay in modern shoe manufacturing because of their cost, consistency, and efficiency.  But, more eco-friendly cotton-based alternatives have been steadily replacing plastic reinforcements with large and well-known shoe manufacturers around the world.  We're proud to now be able to offer it to the maker community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe currently offer two options for toe puff material:  individual 8.5\" x 11\" sheets, and pairs of 3.75\" x 7.5\" precut pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the next few months, we are planning to expand the lineup and likely offer materials in different thicknesses and varying degrees of rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer:  Morel (Italy)\u003cbr\u003eThickness:  0.85mm\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in adhesive:  Yes\u003cbr\u003eHeat-activated:  Yes, about 150 degrees (F)\u003cbr\u003eRigidity:  Low (Soft)\u003cbr\u003eStretchy:  Yes, while heated\u003cbr\u003eSkivable:  Yes, and it won't gunk up bell skivers... you need a really sharp edge to get a good skive though. 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