avril 1, 2022 Lucy Reed

Part 6 - Aftercare and Maintenance of Toolbelts

So you've got your toolbelt! Amazing! To ensure your set-up lasts, we've compiled some tips n tricks to help maintain your toolbelt!

Nylon

DB Toolbelts:

Diamondback use 1000D (denier) nylon, a material with superior tear and abrasion resistance that can weigh 40% less than leather. They also pioneered Diamondskin, a proprietary nylon/vinyl laminate fabric - making a perfect match for tear and abrasion resistant nylon.

When you first get your DiamondBack pouches, they can come quite flat. There's a lil hack you can do to give them more shape for when you want to start using them.

Wash your pouches and then let them dry with something round in the slots; for example, a tennis ball or a can of Coke! This should help give them more shape 👍

You can use washing liquid/powder in the machine, 30/40 degree wash but don't tumble it!

Badger toolbelts:

These can be looked after and maintained in a similar way to DiamondBack due to them being made from a sturdy nylon, fit for any impact throughout your day.

As with all Badger bags, the bottom of the main and fastener pouches are reinforced with USA made tactical webbing to increase puncture and abrasion resistance.

Leather -

For occasional cleaning purposes (about once a year), we recommend using a leather cleaner, saddle soap, or warm soap and water. You should follow this with a light application of a non-oil based leather conditioner or a light coating of petroleum jelly. (Some oils and oil based conditioners may decompose threads and shorten the life of the leather)

Remember to always wash mud, concrete, etc. from leather surfaces with a damp cloth before it drys and draws out the natural oils in the leather.

Some dos 'n don'ts for your Leather toolbelt:

Do regularly clean leather with a soft brush or cloth
Do regularly air out leather
Do blot away water or moisture as soon as possible
Do dry wet leather naturally, away from artificial heat
Do keep leather supple with a specialised leather conditioner every 3-6 months
Do clean spots and stains with a mixture of soap flakes and warm water
Do use a steam cleaner to disinfect and remove build-up from regular use
Do test any conditioners, cleaners, polishes or wax in a hidden spot beforehand
Don't machine wash leather
Don't get leather wet wherever possible
Don't dry wet leather next to a radiator or with a hairdryer
Don't tumble dry leather
Don't immerse leather in water to clean

Occi Toolbelt:

Occidental Leather is custom tanned to meet the demands of heavy, outdoor use 👍

Occidental have a Rugged Service cream which coats and penetrates the fibers to inhibit oxidation, and maintains a desirable level of lubrication in the leather, allowing the fibers to bend and move for longer life. The cream is chemically neutral, carrying no salts or harsh solvents.

Find it here!