Rash coused by IWB holster
 

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? :D
Quit sniveling about a freaking rash.

Cotton. And the name's Tippy! :p

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

Pat

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. :D

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

No, I haven't.

Pat

Have you by chance switched laundry detergent or fabric softener?

Yes. Detergent. Switched from Smart and Final powder to Kirkland (Costco) eco-friendly liquid.

Pat

This may be your answer but the only way to conirm is to switch back and see if it goes away.

See we Weapons Sergeants aren't as dumb as most people think.

I know I have a bigger hammer around here somewhere. :)

Could be a psychosomatic reaction caused by guilt for carrying a weapon that holds more than 7 rounds. :D

Thanks. I'll give it a shot. :D Could be that once the skin was irritated in that one area that it continues to be irritated by the detergent in the clothes.

Barely. It's a USPc .45 8+1.

Pat

You got good taste in handguns, so I'm gonna get in touch with my feminine side and try to help you with the rash.

Smear it with Ben Gay. When it stops burning, you'll realize it wasn't anything to snivel about before.

It's not that it itches or anything, it's that it has put a crimp in my porn star ambitions. :D

Tippy Laredo

Just make a baking soda poultice.

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.

RGR, thanks. I figured my employment woes would soften ya up. ;)

Pat

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.

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.

lol That reminds me of a guy's back I saw after a ruck run in pre-phase. He was stripping to take a shower, and I saw that he literally had two trenches dug into his back from his ruck.

I said, "Dude! Why don't you pad your ruck frame or something?"

He said, "It keeps my mind off this." He pulled up his pants leg and his ankle was swollen to about 3 times normal size." :cool:

Either that or you are a little short.......................................on experience.:D


I bet if you change detergent you will not get another rash. Arm and Hammer without perfume might be an option.

Cheers for the replies fellas!

Must be alergic guns.

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

as for care...

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

Seems, to have worked, mi amigo! There were areas where it didn't stick well and they are still irritated, but the poultice area is pretty much clear.

Thanks!

Pat

Glad it helps.

It was that or panty hose. :D

Panty hose? Now you tell me. I used surgical tape and gauze. Namath kept suggesting that, but I didn't listen. (I thought he was a little tipsy. ;))

Pat

Natural material holster.
 

PSM,
The tanning elements in holster leather can be a skin irritant. If you wore the holser in Tx, and conditions were hot or if you just sweat for what ever reason, the sweat can soak through clothing, onto the holster and reactivate those tanning elements. The clothing is a two way street. Maybe the rash was a reaction from the tanning elements. Just a thought for future use.

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

Pat