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  If you have vintage leather apparel, it requires special care. Failure to care for your leather properly can result in hardening, cracking, brittleness or other damage. Caring for vintage leather is simpler than you might think. Cleaning If proper care is exercise, you can clean your leather yourself in your own home. The cleaning method depends on the leather type. For finished leather, you can purchase leather cleaner or use a gentle soap such as Dove or baby shampoo. If using a store-bought cleaner, follow package instructions. If using soap, dampen a clean, soft cloth with water. Make sure the cloth is not overly wet. Add soap to cloth and gently rub into leather. Once you have worked it into a light lather, dampen another clean, soft cloth and wipe away lather completely. Finish by drying with a fresh cloth, removing as much moisture as possible. Lay flat and allow to air dry in warm location. Make sure the location is out of direct sunlight and not near a heat source such a...

  The contemporary woman does not lag behind when it comes to creating an individual style of her own. She knows to create her own statement and add a tinge of liveliness to her persona. What could be better than a fabric like leather that gives an edge to her feminine personality. It is a myth that leather apparel is synonymous with the taste of men. These days an increasing number of women are opting for stylish leather jackets, chic leather blazers and pants, fashionable leather halters etc. You can find a lot of leather fans among women these days and fortunately there are myriad options like leather boutiques, online shopping solutions etc to satiate her leather craving. What to wear at work Wearing the same thing to work can get quite boring at times. Everybody needs a change and leather comes to the rescue in such situations. Team up a chic leather blazer with a sophisticated A-line leather skirt when you have a client presentation or a press conference round the corner. Eve...

  Routine maintenance and care of your leather furniture is essential to protecting leather over time, extending the life out of your furniture, and getting the most out of your initial investment. Leather furniture that is properly cared for and protected through the use of leather cleaning and conditioning products will allow owners many years of enjoyment and a great deal of accomplishment and satisfaction out of their furniture. Using the correct products on your leather can go a long way in terms of bringing out the soft, natural qualities of the it, and can add many years to the lifespan of your furniture. A mild cleaner will lift dirt particles that are left behind and remove bodily oils that can be easily left behind by frequent use. A quality leather conditioner will coat the leather to repel stains and reduce the possibility of fading, protecting leather furniture for many years to come. However, if you have furniture that has been neglected, and stains have been allowed ...

  Vivella PU: PU is a leather look material made from a combination of polyurethane and fibres. We can create PU promotional items in a range of over 60 attractive colours. We also have access to other grains and textures that can be used in conjunction with standard PU or on their own. Relative to PVC, PU is much kinder to the environment as it is free from harmful chlorides and is longer lasting. European sourcing and careful manufacture all help to reduce emissions and make the world a better place. Recycled Leather: In common usage, recycled leather can refer to both 'bonded leather' and true 'recycled leather'. Bonded leather is a mixture of the off cuts and waste leather, that come from the original hides from the factory. While recycled leather is a product made of leather that is has been destined to be re-used. Both forms of leather go through the same process of being shredded and re bonded. Both these forms of recycling leather are considered to make very gre...

  I love wearing leather! When I put on a piece of leather, I feel special and rather important. Leather adds a toughness and natural ruggedness to the look of any regular individual. Leather, however, is much more than a fashion statement! It has extremely practical uses! Leather keeps out wind and cold better than just about any other material. That is one reason that leather has proven itself as an invaluable resource. It has not been used just for decades or for centuries, but it has been utilized and celebrated for millenniums! People, for thousands of years, have killed and skinned large animals for food and then used their hides to make durable coats, warm shirts, and hardy pants. On cold winter nights, ancient peoples slept under animal hide blankets to keep themselves warm. We also know that several tribes of Native Americans used leather when building their shelters. They treasured the durability and portability of their leather coverings. Today, leather has many practica...

  Sewing leather and fur do not differ too much from sewing other types of material. The key to sewing leather is to always try your stitch on a piece of scrap before you start the actually sewing and then make sure you have your pattern accurate for the piece you will be sewing. The reason this is so crucial is that once you have stitched leather, if you make a mistake and need to undo the stitch, the leather will be weakened and you will be left with holes. Stitching Another tip is that depending on the thickness of the leather or fur, you want to lengthen your stitch to three or more. Obviously, the thicker the seam will be, the longer you need to make the length of the stitch. If you make your stitch too small, what happens is that the leather is punctured too close together, causing tears. Another important tip is that you should always leave long threads at both the start and end of the seams so you can tie them off by hand. The only time you would use a backstitch is when th...

Traditionally, leather is the preferred choice of material for a shoe or boots upper material and has been so for thousands of years, with the first known leather shoe dating back over a staggering six thousand years. To date, the majority of high-quality shoe brands continue to follow in our ancestors wise use of leather as it offers numerous qualities, which are often left missed out in other materials. The form of a shoe can often be maintained easier in a leather form whilst still having the ability to take on minor adjustments in order to accommodate the particular shape of someone's feet. Leather's properties allows it to absorb and transmit perspiration and heat away from the foot. Leather can often be restored by polishing as it has a good surface abrasion. It is a comfortable material that can be worn in both hot and cold temperatures. It flexes easily with the foot, and isn't substantially weakened with folding or creasing. The skin of most animals can be treated ...

  A majority of modern sofas are made of varying leather materials, aniline, semi-aniline, or pigmented. Leather is not a synthetic material. Rather, it is a natural material. In principle, leather is so durable. In practice, it is so vulnerable and can easily get damaged, wear and tear. One thing in common for all types of leather couch: leather needs regular care. Just like the human skin, to maintain leather natural and healthy features, we use proper care on a regular basis. Without care, leather sofa will quickly lose its attractive appearance - it is getting dirty, dry out or loses its color intensity. Be mindful that direct sunlight UV rays penetrate to our skin tissue and structure of leather alike. Although leather does not get sunburn, but depending on type of leather, the leather tissue can crumble. One can also assume that direct sunlight can darken the leather. Apart from direct UV exposure, place your leather couch close to heat sources can also be damaging to the lea...

  Leather pants are very popular with both men and women and are a suitable wear in night clubs. They give a great look and style for both causal and important occasions. Even for everyday wear, leather pants are considered very comfortable. They are light weight and will protect your legs. Leather pants are available in various designs, finishes, textures, sizes, colors, styles and models. Five pocket jeans style, no pocket leather pants and chaps are the different styles available in both small and big sizes. There are different models of leather pants; they are double or single pleated leather pants, multi pocket leather pants, suede pants, key leather pants, perforated leather pants and contrast stitch pants. There will be an embroidered flap in a pair of original leather pants. Motorcycle leather pants may give the rider more protection while riding a motorcycle. These leather pants come in three models, leather shorts, leather breeches and long leather trousers. Medieval leat...

  There are so many different types of automotive leather seat repair, all with different situations and applications. There are holes, scratches, gouges, cuts, scrapes, worn or cracked, and just down right grungy looking leather seats. I think I got them all covered, well in this article we're going to talk about how to repair a small hole in a leather seat lean back, for those of you who don't know what a lean back is well it's the upper part of the seat. Now when I say small this can apply for a tear up to 1 1/2" to 2", probably might go a little bigger, but lets not push it, if it needs to go to the upholstery shop for an insert then that would be better then a crappy looking leather repair on something that probably wouldn't hold anyways. When in doubt, insert it. Prepping a seat is the key to success in any leather repair, and a lasting leather dye job. So, prep the whole lean back, and while your at it just clean the whole seat, why not, but you don...

  Leather is one of nature's most luxurious yet practical materials. One of the first things people do after looking at a leather bag is touch it. The way leather feels to the touch is called the "hand-feel" or simply "the hand". As a general rule, the softer the hand, the better the leather quality. There are many influencing factors that effect the quality of leather. Every hide has textural variations related to the animal's genetic makeup, environment and food supply. The resulting markings and wrinkles on a given hide, should be considered part of the hides natural beauty and uniqueness. There are numerous types of leathers and leather treatment processes for tanning and finishing leather. The leather used for making handbags, is a by-product of farming and food production. In the production of leather, each tannery has its own techniques and recipes for creating texture and color variations. After the hides are tanned, dyed and finished as desired, ski...

  Always protect your fine leather furniture from direct sunlight! The ultra violet rays of the sun are your furniture's worst enemy. Whether leather, suede or fabric the sun dries out the upholstered covering and causes it to fade and wear out. You will more than double the life of your upholstery by staying out of the sun. When not possible, UV films on the windows will help. Your leather furniture can last for years simply by wiping the leather with a warm slightly damp cloth once per month. This will prevent dust and body oils from creating a build up. As easy as it sounds, this maintenance will prolong the life of your furniture. This maintenance procedure should NOT be used on suede. Qualified leather cleaning technicians understand that maintenance for your leather is very important. As with any fabric, professional cleaning technicians are able to get the deep soil and allergens out and keep your expensive leather furniture in a healthy and happy condition. As time goes by,...

  Often, the difference between an amateur repair and a professional repair is having access to professional supplies and knowing the tricks of the trade. This is especially true in leather repair, where having the wrong supplies can result in making an absolute mess of your leather upholstery. Home remedies like olive oil, milk, and shoe polish will eventually cause your leather to rot and smell. Attempting to "eyeball" a color match using the repair products available at the hardware store will make a scratch look worse, not better. My intention in this article is to share with you where to find the right products to repair scuffs and scratches in your leather, and a few tips to ensure a successful repair. First, Identify the Leather Upholstery leather comes in many different types and finishes. If you are repairing furniture upholstery, lift up the seat cushions and locate the tag that lists the cleaning code. The code will be "A" for Aniline leather, "P...