Caring for leather
We would suggest always using natural products to help maintain the leather’s durability, strength and aesthetics. Using these care instructions should help keep your leather supple, durable and beautiful over time.
When they require cleaning or ‘feeding’ we recommend wiping with a damp cloth, applying saddle soap and buffing with a cloth or soft brush, before leaving to dry naturally. Alternatively, you can use the same beeswax balsam leather conditioner we’ve used. Please do not use oil based leather feeds as these displace the greases in the leather and cause the fibres to dry out and degrade.
When you receive your leather it will likely have a whiteish residue of dubbin on the grain side. This can be removed with a soft bristled brush such as used to shine shoes.
Caring for waxed cotton
Waxed cotton, cracks, creases and patinas, which is part of its beautiful character. Naturally through wear, wax gradually comes off the fabric.
Traditional waxed cotton is low maintenance. Do not use soap or detergents. Do not machine wash, dry clean, iron and tumble.
To re-proof the waxed cotton, all you need is a pan of hot water, a soft cloth or sponge and a tin of appropriate re-proofing wax:
- Brush off any dirt or grit
- Sponge down with cold water
- Choose a warm room or outside on a hot day
- Stand the tin of wax in hot water to soften the dressing
- Work the dressing well into the article using the cloth or sponge
- Pay attention to seams, creases and dry patches
- Rub in well, don’t paint it on
- Do not use excess dressing
- For a “factory” finish, blow evenly with a hairdryer
- Hang the article overnight in a warm place
