Care recommendations
Leather should never be exposed to a strong light source for extended periods, as this can trigger color changes – and these are particularly evident after cleaning. Each type of leather has its own individual care routine. Leather has two sides, each requiring completely different treatment. Leather generally has a smooth outer surface and a brushed, silky underside.
Suede
Suede should be regularly brushed with a crêpe brush or a crêpe cloth to remove dust. Suede fibres that stick together after getting wet are best treated with a scrubbing towel or crêpe brush. Brush first against the nap, then with it. Stain removers, turpentine and creams should never be used on suede.
Leather and suede develop a patina the longer they are worn, which means that every treatment leaves light-colored patches. Shiny areas are best rubbed down with a leather eraser or crêpe brush. Suede sometimes gives off a very fine dust when it is relatively new. Not to be confused with color abrasion, this should be removed by gently tapping the material or with the suction nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. A suede cleaner can be used on heavy soiling. Fat and oil stains are best treated with a leather-cleaning spray, but you should test it on a concealed area first to make sure it doesn’t change the color.
After spraying the cleaner on, rub with a cotton cloth – or with a crêpe brush or a suede stone if the soiling is particularly heavy.
Nappa leather
Stains can usually be removed from nappa leather with leather shampoo, nappa cream or cleansing tincture.
Caution: Do not assume that leather is washable unless it is marked as such. Stains can usually be removed by rubbing them carefully with a leather shampoo. Leather must never become saturated. Dissolve leather-cleaning soap in water at the right temperature. Apply light pressure to the leather. Do not rub it or press too hard.
Do not expose damp leather to heat. After washing, roll leather up loosely in a towel. Leather is best left to dry at room temperature on a shaped hanger.
Leather should always be ironed on the back using a dry cloth. Maximum temperature: 120° C (1 point).
Do not hang leather in your wardrobe while damp. Leave it to dry at room temperature on a shaped hanger. Never keep leather garments in a plastic bag. Leather is light-sensitive, so it should be kept in a protective fleece covering in the wardrobe and on car journeys.
Please note the care symbols on the labels.
