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What is the difference between duty and dress leather?
The difference is subtle and both options are durable as leather badge holders.
Leather badge holders provide a variety of options for carrying a badge. When you choose a leather accessory for your badge, you will find badge & ID cases, wallets, belt clips, and neck holders made from either duty or dress leather. Duty and dress leather are genuine leather, but they have subtle differences. This article will explain what differentiates duty or dress leather. We will also explain some of the different functional design options in a badge holder to consider.
What is Duty Leather?
Genuine duty leather is the go-to choice for durability. Duty leather has a stiffer texture, making it resilient against daily wear and tear. For badge & ID cases, corners are rounded and expertly stitched for maximum comfort in your pocket. The firmness of duty leather makes it an ideal choice for items that see frequent use and exposure to the elements, such as belt clips and neck chains. Duty leather is a good choice for badge holders that get daily use.
What is Dress Leather?
Dress leather offers a dressier product without compromising durability. This is why dress leather is primarily used for wallets and select badge & ID cases. Crafted from genuine top-grain leather, dress leather is characterized by its softer, more supple texture. The turned and stitched corners of the dress leather badge holder add to a high-quality finish. Despite its softer feel, dress leather remains durable enough for daily use.
The Importance of Functional Design
Our Badge & ID cases and Wallets incorporate thoughtful design elements to enhance functionality. A built-in suede flap covers the badge to protect the ID window from scratches caused by the badge. This ensures optimal visibility and readability of your ID and adds to the longevity of using the badge holder.
Another functional design choice is how the badge is affixed to the leather badge holder. Most of our leather accessories allow you to choose between a wallet clip and a glue-in mount. Select the wallet clip if you want the option to remove your badge from the leather accessory to wear it elsewhere. The glue-in option permanently affixes your badge to the leather accessory. One note on wallets and badge & ID cases, the wallet clip will have a slight bump on the exterior of the accessory while the glue-in mount will be flat.
Craftsmanship and Choice
Our leather badge holders are custom-cut to fit your Smith & Warren badge and are proudly handcrafted in the USA. This means that any Smith & Warren badge will fit in any of our badge holders, which provides the flexibility to pick the holder that best suits your needs. Fine leather craftsmanship ensures a snug fit for your badge and a high standard of performance.
Whether you need a durable badge holder for daily use or a dressier wallet, we have a leather accessory for every occasion. Explore our website to discover our wide variety of styles, and if you require assistance or guidance during the ordering process, complete instructions are found here or contact our team. We're here to help you find the perfect leather accessory for your badge.