Stretch Leatherette For Fabric Tail?

[Mermaid_Salacia]

Hey fin friends!

I'm looking at making or commissioning my first fabric tail. My Mersona is a darkly inclined gal, so am wanting a tail that is sleek. I was considering stretch leatherette in black because I like the texture, but I'm unsure how the fabric would work and last for use in the water.

Has anyone tried it? What was your experience?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Leather shrinks when drying. There are some neoprene fabrics that have textures on them. You could try that instead of fake leather.

[Mermaid_Salacia]

Thanks Jaffa, I'll look into Neoprene

[moniee]

I was wondering about the same but didn't get around soaking a piece of this in water yet to test :)
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?13188-Faux-leather-for-fabric-tails