How to care for you leather apparel

All leather garments can last a life time if stored and treated and maintained well. When purchasing a leather jacket, saddlebags, chaps you should treat and care for them as you would your motorcycle. Here are some helpful tips that we have for you to care and for your leather apparel

Cleaning your leather

• Never use household products to clean you leather

• You should use mild warm soapy water, baby shampoo to remove oil stains marks and odor’s Rub baby shampoo into stain and then blot with warm water.

• Make sure soap is rinsed out before drying to avoid stiffness

• Removing Mold and Mildew: In case mildew builds up, mix one cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water. Dip a clean cloth in the solution and wipe the mildewed area. For more persistent mildew, use mild soap containing germicide and water. Wipe the excess soap with a clean cloth and let dry.

• Leather should never be dried in front of a direct heat source as this damages the leather and also causes the hide to stiffen to make sure it maintains its shape

• Purchase a Nubuck cloth; it's a great leather care tool for cleaning and restoring your item to its original look

How to store your leather

• Always store your leather items in cool, dry places.

• Leather needs to be stored in a friendly environmental space

• Avoid exposing your leather to direct sunlight for prolonged periods

• Never store leather in plastic bags

• When hanging leather pants or jackets use a padded cloth hanger, Never use Metal

• If you will be covering your leather when you are storing it; cover it with a breathable cloth like cotton sheets.

• Do not cover your leather clothing with plastic. The plastic will cause the leather to dry out.