Leather Care

Take good care of your leather and you'll be able to enjoy it for many years to come!

Here's a guide on how best to care for your leather gear.

Before you attempt to clean or polish your leather, you'll need to remove any dirt or dust with a soft cloth / brush, but be mindful of any stitches.
Apply a small amount of Saddle Soap to the soiled area with a soft cloth.
Gently buff the area in a circular motion until all excess soap has been removed.
Repeat for any marks you want to remove.
Dry your product on a flat surface away, in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

For heavily soiled items, and for those with a lining like jeans, you might want to consider having them professionally cleaned.
Apply some Saddle Soap to the affected area, with a damp sponge.
Gently rub the surface until you've formed a lather and continue to work into the leather to remove the stain.
Remove any excess and let the leather dry away from direct sunlight or heat for several hours.
Apply a leather conditioner such as Waproo Leather Conditioner or Angelus Leather Balm.
Always allow the garment to dry slowly and fully in between applications of leather conditioner.
Buff with a soft damp cloth and repeat leather conditioning if necessary.

Leather is certainly not waterproof, although it can accept some light water such as rain ... in moderation.
It's always advisable to remove any excess water as soon as possible with a soft cloth.
Water resistance can be improved by applying Angelus Dubbin, Angelus Leather Balm & Waproo Leather Conditioner.
If your leather gets quite wet, you'll need to dry it flat and away from direct sunlight and heat.
Once dry, you'll need to condition the leather to restore it.
Sweat, salt and oils from your body should be removed through cleaning and then dried in a cool flat place away from direct sunlight, followed by a leather conditioner treatment.
Leather that has been fully wet should be professionally cleaned.

Store leather in a cool dry place and allow leather to take it's intended shape.
Don't store your leather until it's fully dry.
Avoid storing leather in a situation where mould can occur, use desiccant bags if there's any doubt.
Any mould should be removed with a brush, taking special care for any stitched areas.
Once mould is removed, clean and polish leather as per instructions above.
Don't store leather in direct sunlight or in a vacuum sealed bag.
Leather needs to breathe so air flow is important.

Please contact us with any issues pertaining to leather goods bought from us.
If we've made it we'll be able to repair it and will try to do so in most circumstances.
Repairs or alterations made to leather goods bought from us but not made by us are best taken to specialist leather repair stores.
Contact Us and we'll advise you where to take specific products based on your capital city.