Leather Care

Leave some space on each side of a hanging leather garment. Never store leather garments in plastic bags because they need to breathe. Store garments in a cool dry place. Sunlight can cause leather to fade. Most wrinkles will work themselves out during hanging.

 

Whenever possible keep your leather garments dry. If your leather does get wet drying proper drying can help maintain the life of your garments. Leather garments should always be air dryed in a cool area away from sunlight. Heat and humidity will cause leather to dry out and crack.

 

Cleaning leather must be done carefully. Do not use soaps, solvents or harsh chemicals. Stains made by chemicals, ink or paint cannot be removed. Things like juice, water, soda, dust, powder or mud can be cleaned if done quickly. On harder leathers, powders, dust, mud or road salt can be cleaned with wam water and a sponge or soft cloth. For suede or soft leathers a suede brush can be use to gently brush away soil. For liquid stains blot with a dry cloth. Avoid spraying hair spray or perfumes near your leather garments.

 

Remember, leather is a tanned and treated animal skin. Leather is porous and should be treated with leather protector. Most places that sell leather also carry leather protection products. Spray or apply a light layer over the entire garment, allow to dry and reapply. This will help protect your garments from moisture and from drying out. It also eases the cleaning process.

 

If your leather garments require professional cleaning be sure you select an approved leather cleaner. Leather has natural oils that protect and preserve the appearance and life of a garment. The chemicals used to clean leather remove the natural oils as well as the dirt. Removing these oils reduces the suppleness of leather.