Leathercare

Leather Care

Taking proper care of your item is important to the suppleness and thus preserve the durability of the leather.

We use different types of leather that have different care needs.

Nappa leather and other smooth leather:

Dirt can be removed with a sponge , warm water and saddle soap .
Excess foam can be removed with a dry cloth.
If dirt is placed between beads or other applications, use an old tooth brush instead of a sponge.

Never use detergent, dish soap or similar cleaner - these dry out the leather and make it brittle.

Uncoated nappa leathers such as aniline or semi-aniline leather get darker due to the humidity - but do not worry - it will be lighter again when it is dry.

After cleaning, the leather should dry at room temperature (do not put on a heater!)
Then usual, uncolored leather oil is applied sparingly with a paintbrush or rag.
According to experience, beeswax, other additives or solid "fats" are not recommendable because they clog the pores of the leather and you can not dispense it so well.

Wait a few minutes and polish the leather with a dry, clean cloth.

Ready!

Suede leather (Nubuck, "Crust"):

Dirt can be brushed off with a special brush for nubuck leather ( with rubber " teeth " ) - a regular nail brush or a softer scrubbing brush usually work just as well.

To obtain the velvety texture of suede it must be brushed from time to time in both directions.
Embossed nubuck and untreated leather (Crust) should be brushed with a softer brush than other suede .

Do not use oil or similar substances for the grooming - these make the leather greasy and smooth.

There are impragnation sprays for nubuck and suede available, which also have a nourish effect.

In the worst case also suede and nubuck leather can be washed with a mild soap (such as hand soap). Important is the correct and even drying at room temperature.