If you love the smell of leather, (and who doesn't?) the touch of it, the sense of protection it offers as well as the way it makes YOU personally feel, then read the top 10 leather care tips and additional information. You'll learn much and be better equipped to care for and keep those leathers for years. We do offer lighter weight leather if you ask, for summers, for folks with a tight budget, the frugal or those who just get bored and change their mind as often as there is a Bike Week somewhere in our great United States.

Top 10 Tips
To retain its beauty and other desirable qualities, Leather requires frequent conditioning to replace the natural lubricants lost during normal use. With proper care, Leather can be protected from excessive dryness that can cause it to crack, and from moisture that may cause it to swell or mildew.

Leather Dyes: Whenever cleaning your leather apparel by hand, you may notice a small amount of dye may come off. This is normal and part of the wearing process. For this reason you should avoid using household cleaners on you garment, since they may take off more dye than usual.


1. Because unprotected leather is susceptible to spotting from water and other liquids, a newly purchased leather item should be treated immediately to prevent permanent stains. The use of too much oil and wax, however, can clog pores, causing leather to lose its ability to allow air in and moisture out.

2. Always hang leather coats on wide padded hangers. Use shoe trees in shoes and boots. Stuff empty handbags with tissues to retain their shape.

3. Do not store leather goods in plastic bags or other nonporous covers once received. If clothing must be stored in a garment bag, keep it open for ventilation.

4. Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any source of heat. Apply a little leather conditioner when the leather is nearly dry to restore flexibility. Follow this with a full conditioning treatment after the leather has completely air-dried.

5. In winter, promptly remove any salt deposits from shoes and boots by sponging with clean water, then follow with the treatment recommended above for wet or damp leather. To prevent mildew try to protect leather from excessive humidity.

6. In a dry environment, regularly condition the leather in order to prevent it from drying out and cracking.

7. Do not use waxes, or silicone formulas or other leather preparations that impair the ability of the leather to "breathe".

8. Never use caustic household chemicals to clean leather. Also, avoid leather preparations that contain alcohol.

9. Avoid turpentine and mineral spirits as they can pull color.

10. Caution, use of mink oil or other animal fats will darken leather.

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