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Leather Care
At Tan&Brun, we believe the beauty of the leather jacket only grows as
it is worn in, broken down, stretched to fit, and scarred from adventure… however, we know that beauty requires care, so please keep the following in mind –
8 SIMPLE STEPS
- 1. Remember that leather is a natural material – all natural baby!
- 2. Know your leather.
- 3. Prevention is better than a cure
- 4. Let it dry
- 5. Hang it right
- 6. Vanity can be harmful
- 7. Clean, condition, repeat
- 8. Store it in the Tan&Brun coat cover provided to you
- 9. Keep it away from direct sunlight
- 10. Leather dry clean only
LEATHER-SPECIFIC CARE
Cowskin
Since cowskin is traditionally a stiff and structured leather, we have worked hard to source cowskins that are soft, supple, and comfortable to wear. All of the products we suggest above would be appropriate for your cowskin jacket when applied with care. Protectants, cleaning products, and conditioners can slightly change the feel and finish of your jacket so please test the product first in an inconspicuous place (like the inside back facing).
Lambskin
Lambskin is known for its luxurious buttery softness and is considered the finest leather. while these qualities make for a sumptuous jacket, it is also more difficult to take care of because its surface can be quite delicate.
If your jacket is made from latigo, pewter, or garnett, you will need to use lightweight products and more care. for these delicate leathers we suggest bringing your jacket to a leather care professional.
If you do decide to treat your lambskin yourself we suggest using a protectant that evenly sprays on rather than rubs into the skin.
To clean stains from these more delicate lambskins use a dry cloth (never water), and wipe in a gentle manner. scrubbing your stain will only work it further into the leather.
Some of the conditioners we suggest above will work on all types of leather. however, especially with lambskin, it is essential to test the product first in an inconspicuous place (like the inside back facing). when you pre-test, use a white cloth and look for the following results:
Colour on the cloth change to colour of leather after one hour of application. If either happens, use the leather conditioner sparingly.
Suede/Nubuck
Our suedes are the softest, most luxurious leathers we offer; our nubucks (storm and antique storm) the most interesting and unique finishes – but all this comes at a price. suede and nubuck are difficult to treat and can be easily ruined whether by the elements or a spill.
Suede and nubuck is leather closer to its natural form. it has not been finished with a protective coating like deerskin, cowskin, or even lambskin. its almost natural state means that it is incredibly porous, meaning that leather treatments will have a much more pronounced and dramatic effect.
Nubuck leather has been sanded or buffed on the grain side to give a slight nap, producing a surface feel that is less soft than a suede, but more textured than a classic leather. nubuck retains some of the natural markings present in full grain leather, giving it a somewhat exotic and wild feel.
Suede provides a more uniform, clean-looking surface, with unparalleled softness. rather than using the grain side of the skin, suede is produced by buffing and sanding the layer closest to the fleshy interior.
Generally, suede and nubuck leathers won’t require all that much work – as long as you treat your jacket with extreme care, the skin can pretty much take care of itself. the real issue with suede and nubuck is that if something does happen, it is hard to remedy. our storm and antique storm nubuck will better hide a spill or accident as the surface of these particular leathers is purposefully imperfect and will almost act as a camouflage. our cashmere suede, however, is not so forgiving. we suggest pre-treating your suede jacket with a suede-specific spray if you are accident prone.
The last words of wisdom we can give here are that leather jackets are meant to be worn! If something does happen to your suede jacket, consider it an addition to the story your jacket will someday tell.
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