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Gear — What should I use? | KINDRED Forum

Tools, materials, sizing, durability, cleaning and storage — including what to avoid and why.

Core question: What should I use?

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Collar lining: suede vs. unlined, long-term wear notes — Unlined leather looks better in photographs. Suede behaves better on skin. Some notes after comparing both over months.
What hardware actually lasts? — Plated, cast, machined, coated. A practical thread on spotting hardware that will still be sound in five years.
Storage that does not damage leather — Humidity, light and the pressure of a tight box. Simple storage habits that noticeably extend the life of a strap.
Designing for long wear — Most gear is photographed in seconds and worn for hours. The difference between those two situations is where the real design work happens.
Materials that age well — Vegetable-tanned leather, solid brass, machined steel, silk. Why these four keep appearing, and what they ask of you in return.

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