Rash coused by IWB holster

[PSM]

I've had a Crossbreed IWB horsehide natural holster that I've worn off and on for about two years. The week before Thanksgiving I wore it full time for about 3 days on our trip to Texas. On the second day a rash started to develop on my hip. By the third day it had taken the shape of the holster and I still have it two months later. I have not worn the holster since then.

The odd thing is that it is the part of the holster that does not touch my skin because of underwear. The upper, above the belt, part that does touch my skin is not effected. It's not particularly bothersome, just weird.

Any ideas? The only thing I can think of is that it may have reacted to the detergent in the clothing.

Pat

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by PSM

I've had a Crossbreed IWB horsehide natural holster that I've worn off and on for about two years. The week before Thanksgiving I wore it full time for about 3 days on our trip to Texas. On the second day a rash started to develop on my hip. By the third day it had taken the shape of the holster and I still have it two months later. I have not worn the holster since then.

The odd thing is that it is the part of the holster that does not touch my skin because of underwear. The upper, above the belt, part that does touch my skin is not effected. It's not particularly bothersome, just weird.

Any ideas? The only thing I can think of is that it may have reacted to the detergent in the clothing.

Pat

What are your panties made out of, Patti?
Quit sniveling about a freaking rash.

[PSM]

Originally Posted by Dusty

What are your panties made out of, Patti?

Cotton. And the name's Tippy!

Quit sniveling about a freaking rash.

I'd like to wear my holster again. The HK is a bit large to stick in my back pocket.

Pat

[ZonieDiver]

Go commando.

Problem solved.

Oh yeah. The rash is still there. A medic will be by in a minute with some stinky salve that's worse than the rash.

[alelks]

Have you by chance either cleaned the leather or treated it?

[PSM]

Originally Posted by alelks

Have you by chance either cleaned the leather or treated it?

No, I haven't.

Pat

[Sdiver]

How about your nasty, skanky, stinky body?
It coiuld be the soap?

[Flagg]

Originally Posted by alelks

Have you by chance either cleaned the leather or treated it?

I've got a couple guys who are going to be wearing IWB holsters all day every day moving forward.

Is there any recommended or suggested cleaner/treatment for the leather?

Cheers.

[DIYPatriot]

Originally Posted by Flagg

Is there any recommended or suggested cleaner/treatment for the leather?

I wear mine daily and have done so in mixed climates. I've used Fiebing's 4-way for quite a while on my IWB holsters and have had great results.

[alelks]

Originally Posted by Flagg

I've got a couple guys who are going to be wearing IWB holsters all day every day moving forward.

Is there any recommended or suggested cleaner/treatment for the leather?

Cheers.

The back can be brushed with a stiff bristle nylon brush or something of that nature but if you go putting saddle soap or anything else on the back, it'll get slick and waxy and in my opinion feel nasty against your skin.

[SF18C]

Originally Posted by Flagg

I've got a couple guys who are going to be wearing IWB holsters all day every day moving forward.

Is there any recommended or suggested cleaner/treatment for the leather?

Cheers.

I like these
http://www.whitehatholsters.com/MaxT...ide-s/1829.htm

as for care...

http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/...ml#post2261338

This is Tony with White Hat Holsters. I am sure Sam will be responding to your email today but I wanted to chime in here as well. for the initial break in period, we recommend that you do nothing for the first 2 weeks and allow the leather to naturally break in. Within a few days you will see it start to conform to your body and become more comfortable. The heat from your body will break it down and soften it up a bit. After that, I do recommend saddle soap as suggested here for a minor conditioning initially and then Mink oil or Neatsfoot oil. Here is a video link that will show you how to do this with our cleaning and conditioning kit but you can find this stuff at just about any leather store as well.
CLEANING AND CONDITIONING VIDEO

http://youtu.be/EwJ_URFUoKE

For the creaking, that should clear up in the next couple weeks as well. If it is still noticeable, a little saddle soap on the leather behind the clips will help.

Finally, I saw someone else suggest bending the flanges to help it conform to your curves better. We see this mostly with thin folks that wear right on the hip at 3:00 or 9:00 for lefties. What you will want to do, is place your gun in the holster (VERY IMPORTANT) and lay a moist paper towel or dish towel over the kydex leaving the sight rail and flange exposed. Heat it slowly with a hairdryer or heat gun (only on the slide side of the kydex) for about 10 seconds, then try to bend it down slowly. IF YOU NOTICE IT BECOMING SHINY OR SMOOTH... STOP. It is going to melt at that point. If it is too stiff, heat again for 10 seconds, and try bending it a little further...repeat as necessary. Take it slowly and please put the towel or paper towel over the top so as not to distort the mold at all. If you care to send it to me I would be happy to do it for you.

If I can help in any other way please let me know. Have a great day and thanks for your support!