General Info:
1) Do not store leather goods in plastic bags
or other nonporous covers which will prevent them from
breathing and can cause mildew.
2) Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry
naturally, far from any source of heat.
3)
Promptly remove any salt deposits (which can form especially
in winter) by wiping with a moistened cloth or sponge.
Once the item is dry you may apply a little conditioner
or saddle soap.
4) To prevent mildew, protect leather
from excessive humidity.
5) In a dry environment use from time
to time a leather conditioner or saddle soap (in very
small quantities) to prevent leather from drying and
cracking.
6) Do not use waxes, silicone or other
leather preparations that will impair the ability of
the leather to breathe.
7) Never use caustic household chemicals
to clean leather.
8) Avoid leather preparations that
contain alcohol.
9) Aviod turpentine and mineral spirits
which can cause colours to fade or bleed.
10) Use of oils or other animal fats
will darken leather. These can also turn rancid causing
the leather to rot.
Clothing:
1) Always hang leather coats and jackets
on wide padded hangers.
2) Hang your garments in dry and aerated spaces
and do not use plastic garment bags: leather must breathe!
3) Areas such as cuffs and collars can be subject
to perfume and perspiration stains: such stains should
be removed as soon as possible. If saddle soap does
not work you must seek the help of a professional dry
cleaner.
4) Suede/Antelope leather should be
cleaned by brushing gently with a soft brush or appropriate
para-rubber pad. It is advisable not to use saddle soap.
5) Please remember that leather garments
should not be exposed to strong lights for long periods
since this could cause variationsin colour. It cannot
be therefore guaranteed that under such conditions colours
will stay fast no matter how good the tanning process
might have been. Moreover no responsibility can be undertaken
by the manufacturer for damages caused by mishandling
through improper cleaning and/or washing processes.
6) Raindrops can cause spots to appear
on garments: such spots can be easily removed by rubbing
the skin surface onitself or wiping it with a cloth
once the garment is completely dry (remember not to
dry close to a source of heat); please note that this
natural phenomenon cannot be used as grounds for possible
complaints. Also remember that though our garments are
resistant to water spots they are not waterproof, therfore
it is not advisable to use them as raincoats.
|
|
