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General leather care advice

dadgad

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From Leathercraft Process website:


Always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to maintain their shape.
Use shoetrees in footwear and stuff hangbags with tissue to help retain their shape.
Never store leather goods in plastic or other non-breathable covers. This will cause the leather to become dry.
Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any direct heat source.
Leather can be treated with a conditioner to restore flexibility while suede can be brushed with a terry towel to restore its look.
In winter promptly remove salt deposits from garments and footwear by sponging with clear water; follow with the above treatment for wet or damp leather.
Avoid very humid and dry environments as well as direct sunlight.
Do not use waxes, silicone products, or other leather preparations that will impair a garment's ability to breath.
Wrinkles should hang out. If ironing is desired, set iron on 'Rayon' setting, use heavy brown wrapping paper as a pressing cloth and move quickly to prevent overheating and shine. Steam ironing will stiffen leather.
Avoid spraying perfumes or hair sprays while wearing your garment and do not apply pins, adhesive badges, or tape. Wearing a scarf at the neckline will help keep hair and body oil away from the collar.

Could be obvious for many but I think it's very useful.
 
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