The beauty of leather is often defined by its unique and inherent characteristics. Cowhide is valued for its toughness and durability. Sheep or lambskin is known for its butter softness. Pig suede is a versatile and economical skin common in many garments today. Each skin type has its own requirements for processing and also has […]
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You have an investment in your leather or suede garments. Protect your investment with regular cleaning. Skipping leather care for a year or more may save money, but permanent damage to the skins can happen when soil and stains remain on them. Soil and grease which has been allowed to remain on the skins for
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Unfortunately, removing ink from leather is not a DIY project! Not only is it usually unsuccessful, but it can also cause damage. The ink stain may bleed (get larger or spread to other areas), color can be pulled, the ink may become permanent because of the added chemicals used to spot the stain, or damage
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Think twice before purchasing that white silk blouse with the black lambskin trim you’ve been eying. Paring light colored textiles with contrasting leather trims on apparel, handbags and outerwear looks great until it’s time to have them cleaned. Even though many of these types of garments will have a care label indicating dry cleaning as
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