Garment Care

Here are some tips that can prolong the life of all leather garments:

• Always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to maintain their shape.
• Never store leather goods in plastic or other non-breathable covers. This will cause leather to become dry.
• Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any heat source. Avoid extreme heat or humidity that may damage the skin's natural oils. Excessive dryness can cause cracking; excessive moisture can cause mildew. Leather can be treated with a leather conditioner yearly to restore flexibility and proper moisture levels. Suede and nubuck can be brushed with a terry towel to restore its look.
• In winter, promptly remove salt deposits from garments by sponging with clear water, then follow with the above treatment for wet or damp leather.
• Avoid very humid and dry environments as well as direct sunlight. This will shorten the life expectancy of your garment.
• Do not use waxes, silicone products or other leather preparations that impair a garment's ability to breathe.
• Wrinkles should hang out while on hanger. If ironing is desired, set iron on lowest setting, use a brown paper bag as a pressing cloth on right side of the garment and a quick hand to prevent overheating and shine. Do not use steam!
• 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.
• Hems may be fixed with a tiny amount of rubber cement. Seek out a professional leather care specialist when the garment becomes badly worn or soiled.

With proper care, your leather garment will age gracefully and can last a lifetime. Vintage jackets (Schott and others) have been known to last 50 years or more. A quality leather garment should be an investment in your wardrobe and/or riding safety.

For professional repairing, cleaning or reconditioning, we recommend contacting the following specialist:

Arrow Leathercare
3838 Toost Avenue
Kansas City, Mo. 64109
1-800-54-ARROW
Website: www.arrow-care.com
Customer Service: [email protected]