- First and foremost leather jackets and sheepskin coats are luxurious garments and not to be manhandled, thrown around or tossed on the floor, treat them with care and they will easily last you for years.
- Avoid all contact or abrasion with rough surfaces such as leaning on a wall which has exposed brickwork. Be particularly careful of sharp or pointy objects that you could snag your garment against, such as a loose nail or door handle.
- Avoid moisture, rain and dirt, especially for light coloured coats and jackets. You should be ok if you get caught in a light drizzle but leather is not practical as a raincoat. If you do get caught in a torrential down poor then allow your leather jacket or sheepskin coat to dry naturally on a flat surface, do not hang it up to dry! Whatever you do don’t place it on a radiator or close to any heat source!
- Use leather care products such as creams and lotions to prevent your garment from losing moisture and revitalise the natural oils in the leather. If you are unsure on which type of care products to use seek advice from where you purchased your garment. Furthermore it is also highly advisable to test a small area of the leather that is hidden from view, somewhere on the inside for example, as a precautionary measure to ensure the product does not stain or damage you jacket or coat.
- Always store in a low humidity area and hang it on a good quality sturdy hanger to avoid your garment being misshaped. A plastic or fabric cover is also recommended but not essential.
It’s just like anything really love, cherish and care for
your possessions and they will last, the biggest cost is effort.
