Today I made a pair of shoulder straps from heavy leno lock mesh (7.6 ounces per square yard from Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics).
Why? Hmmm, not a good answer here. I was just curious to see how it would work or, as Clinton said, because I could. No good reason really.
They weigh about an ounce each which is typical of other shoulder straps that I have made. They should breath well and be cooler than foam straps. Sewing them was very easy. The material cuts easily, holds its shape and allows the sewing machine needle to penetrate it easily. Certainly not as soft as foam straps and the edges are thin and, possibly abrasive. I sewed a tube and then turned it inside out so there aren’t any raw edges on the outside. I’ll try them out for awhile and see what I think.
Here’s a photo:
Have others made shoulder straps from leno mesh and, if so, what was your experience.
