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Leather and suede garments should be stored in a cool, ventilated
area on broad, padded hangers, not on thin wire hangers.
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Leathers and suedes should NOT be stored in plastic bags, which can
cause drying out of the garment's natural oils. Excess
humidity can also become trapped in a plastic bag, which causes mold,
mildew, or funguses to grow on the garment. Remove any
plastic bags in which a leather garment may be returned to you
from your cleaner ( they use
plastic bags to protect the garment only during transit ). Also, do not store leather
garments in non-breathable garment bags.
If a leather or suede garment becomes wet, air- dry in an open, well-ventilated
area; do not let excess humidity build up. DO NOT apply
heat. After air- drying, avoid storing where
the garment can be exposed to excess humidity. Again,
leather and suede can develop mold, mildew, or funguses under humid
storage conditions.
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Whenever possible, wear a muffler, scarf, or a turtle- neck top to avoid a heavy
build- up of perspiration
around a garment's collar. Perspiration and oils from the
skin will cause a noticeable and hard- to- remove stain.
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Don't apply hair sprays or sprayed perfumes while wearing a leather
or suede garment. The solvents and oils in these products
will damage the leather finish. Also, do not use pins,
adhesive badges, or tape on a leather garment because, again, these
will damage the finish.
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Wipe away dust and dirt with a soft, barely-moist, sponge or cloth.
Normal dry cleaning of leather and suede garments will not generally
yield the good results. When cleaning is required, use an
experienced leather cleaning service.
Two-piece leather and suede garments should be cleaned at the same
time to avoid the slight variation in color or texture that might
occur as a result of the cleaning process.
A water- repellent is also
recommended to prevent the absorption of moisture during rainy
weather, and to protect the surface of the garment. Use a
professional leather cleaner to apply this.
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