This Pro Cutter has a 5" cutback in front. The wearleather is a soft but durable oiled tanned leather. Top layer is 1/8" Felt, next is Nylon netting over the 1/10" Slotted Polymer Shields that are molded to a basic horse shape & slotted to shape to your horse. 3/8" Felt is at the bottom. DON'T WORRY ABOUT WASHING YOUR PROTECTOR PAD> a REMOVEABLE 4mm felt liner pad is included. If you want FLEECE against the horse, it is $30 extra & is sewn to a 1/8" FELT LINER PAD. It will break in over a reasonable time & will wash easily.