Leather Storage
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- "Store your leather coat or jacket on a wide wooden, plastic or padded hanger to help maintain its shape.
- Store leather in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. Avoid hot areas, such as attics; or damp areas, such as cellars.
- Cover your leather with breathable cloth, like cotton sheets, when storing. Plastic bags or coverings will cause excessive drying.
- Wrinkles and creases in leather should hang out. If ironing is necessary, place heavy brown paper over the leather and use a cool to medium iron. Take care not to overheat the leather, which will cause it to shine.
- Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight or heat for prolonged periods of time."1
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Cleaning
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- "Gently blot liquid stains with a clean cloth.
- Winter salt stains your leather. If this salt accidentally gets onto your leather garment or product, wipe the affected area 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."2
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| | 1 = http://extremebikergear.com/leatherinfo.php
2 = http://www.clcleather.net/leathercare.html
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