Caring for Leather Jackets and BagsMisc tips on shopping for and caring for your leather jackets and bags.

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Shopping Tips:

  • Consider the cut, style and lining that work best for your lifestyle.
  • The price of leather is mostly determined by the quality of the raw materials and style of the apparel or accessory.

Leather Facts:

  • Leather is tear and puncture-resistant.
  • Leather protects from heat, cold and wind; and it repels moisture.
  • Leather items are available in a variety of weights and made with different linings for comfort in warm and cold weather.
  • Leather apparel stretches and molds to your body, yet at the same time retains its shape.
  • Leather breathes — that’s what keeps it soft and supple.
  • Leather is an agricultural by-product of the food industry. We purchase the hides and transform them into beautiful leather apparel and accessories.

Cleaning Leather:

  • Gently blot liquid stains with a clean cloth.
  • Winter salt stains your leather, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry naturally.
  • Visit a professional leather cleaner for more serious stains. Normal dry cleaning methods will remove essential oils, causing the leather to crack, fade and shrink. A cleaner who specializes in leather care will use a different method to clean and condition the leather. Even this special process may cause slight variations in color, texture, and shape; so it is important to clean matching garments together.

Care When Wet:

  • If your leather becomes wet, allow it to dry at room temperature. (Never put leather in the dryer.) Then apply Wilsons Leather and Suede Protector. Buff suede with a soft towel to restore the nap.
  • If your garment has faux fur trim and the fur gets wet, dry it with a hair dryer set on the lowest temperature. Shake fur during the drying process, and periodically during wear to maintain loft and maximize appearance.