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Leather & suede are
natural materials which are beautiful and durable. When leather is
properly cared for, it can last many years. Natural characteristics, such
as creases, shading and colour irregularities are natural features of
leather and suede, and should not be considered defects. Leather
will soften with use.
We make the following
suggestions in relation to caring for your leather products:
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Stuff empty handbags
with white tissue paper to assist them in retaining their shape.
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Conditioning creams
can prolong the life of your leather, but please ensure you test any
products on a hidden area of the leather first as they can leave marks
(particularly patent leather and porous sheep leather). Never use
conditioning creams on metallic leathers.
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We recommend the use
of a specialist suede protector spray on suede bags, particularly
lighter coloured suedes. Again, test in a small area first.
Suede should only be cleaned by a professional leather cleaner - ask at
your local dry cleaners. Never use Scotchguard on a suede or
leather bag.
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Lighter colours
usually mark more easily, so keep lighter coloured leathers away from
any items that could leave stains or marks. It is advisable to
store each of your handbags in an individual cotton bag.
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Do not use plastic
bags or other non-porous materials to store your leather bags, as they
can cause the growth of mildew and bacteria that can damage the leather.
Always cover your leather with natural cloth such as cotton when in
storage.
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Keep your leather
bags in a cool, dry, well ventilated area and away from excessive
humidity which may lead to drying out or cracking.
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Never use products
that are not designed to care for leather products, such as waxes,
silicone formulas, household chemicals, solutions containing alcohol,
turpentine, mineral spirits or animal fats. These products will usually
cause damage to your leather bag.
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If your leather bag
gets wet, blot excess water with absorbent paper (kitchen towel or white
tissue). Do not rub. Allow the bags to air-dry naturally in
the shade. When the surface is completely dry, rub the bag with a clean
dry cloth and try to restore its shine. However, leather is not intended
to become wet, so often water marks will be left - please consult a
specialist leather cleaner on how to deal with water marks. Never
use a heat source (such as hair dryers) to dry your leather bags.
Please note that some leathers will leach dye if they get wet, so avoid
contact with clothing and other items if your bag becomes wet.
This colour "migration" can also occur with suede, whether wet or dry.
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If the leather
surface comes into contact with oil or grease, wipe excess oil or grease
off the surface with absorbent paper or tissue paper. Often the
spot will be absorbed into the leather in time but in some cases, a mark
will be left. Do not attempt to wash with water or any other product
unless so advised by a leather care specialist.
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Avoid getting metal
hardware wet as it can mark your bag. Do not clean the hardware with
water, or any cleaning products, including metal cleaning products, as
they can leave a mark on the surrounding leather.
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Handle leather bags
with care and love!
Care
of Other Materials
Synthetic leathers are
usually hardy and most can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Do not
rub and do not use any cleaning product on your synthetic leather product.
If your material is
porous in any way, we recommend having it cleaned by a professional dry
cleaner.
Fabrics such as canvas
are usually porous materials and may mark if exposed to liquids, foods or
other materials such as grease. Scotchguard can assist in keeping
textiles clean. Again, test a small patch before use on the entire
bag, and follow the instructions on the can carefully.
Please note that we are unable to assume any responsibility for any damage
caused by customers through the cleaning, incorrect care or use of our
products.
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