How to stretch a leather one piece suit?

Akilldema · 09-17-2010, 11:11 PM

I guess it's been a while since I rode something fast.. my Alpinestars one piece is little on the tight side, as I've gained about 15-20lbs since I ordered it. I'm actually wearing it right now to try and stretch it a little, but are there any techniques I can use to loosen it up a bit? It's wearable as is, but a little tight on my arms and back. Fortunately the legs are pretty stretchy. Thanks for any advice.

Particle Man · 09-17-2010, 11:27 PM

Got access to a sauna?

Akilldema · 09-17-2010, 11:29 PM

My gym has a dry one.

101lifts2 · 09-17-2010, 11:36 PM

Go to Ace Hardware and buy Lexol leather conditioner. Put that shit on, then wear the suit for a few hours. Is the suit new? I went through the same thing with my new custom suit this last April.

Akilldema · 09-17-2010, 11:45 PM

No, it's a few years old. I haven't worn it at least 3 years.

101lifts2 · 09-18-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

No, it's a few years old. I haven't worn it at least 3 years.

If it's used, it is prolly all stretched out.

I suggest you loose 10-15lbs

Porkchop · 09-18-2010, 12:07 AM

Does it feel tight like in the leg and arm seams, or tight like "fat man in a little coat"?

Particle Man · 09-17-2010, 11:57 PM

Heat = plyable = stretching

Papa_Complex · 09-21-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Heat = plyable = stretching

... = dry leather = less flexible = cracking

Leather conditioner and wearing the suit is the way to go.

Akilldema · 09-18-2010, 12:02 AM

Haha, nah, if anything I'll be gaining another 10-15 over the next few months. I'll just sell er or keep it as my skinny man suit.

09-17-2010, 11:11 PM	#1
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	How to stretch a leather one piece suit? I guess it's been a while since I rode something fast.. my Alpinestars one piece is little on the tight side, as I've gained about 15-20lbs since I ordered it. I'm actually wearing it right now to try and stretch it a little, but are there any techniques I can use to loosen it up a bit? It's wearable as is, but a little tight on my arms and back. Fortunately the legs are pretty stretchy. Thanks for any advice.

09-17-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Go to Ace Hardware and buy Lexol leather conditioner. Put that shit on, then wear the suit for a few hours. Is the suit new? I went through the same thing with my new custom suit this last April. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

09-18-2010, 12:07 AM	#7
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Does it feel tight like in the leg and arm seams, or tight like "fat man in a little coat"? __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

09-17-2010, 11:27 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Got access to a sauna?

09-17-2010, 11:29 PM	#3
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	My gym has a dry one.

09-17-2010, 11:45 PM	#5
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	No, it's a few years old. I haven't worn it at least 3 years.

09-17-2010, 11:57 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Heat = plyable = stretching

09-18-2010, 12:02 AM	#10
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	Haha, nah, if anything I'll be gaining another 10-15 over the next few months. I'll just sell er or keep it as my skinny man suit.