When most people see leather, their first reaction is to touch it. The way leather feels is called its hand. In general, the softer the hand, the higher the cost.

The raw material, which is a determined by genetics, greatly influences the quality of leather. Every hide and skin has sections that are naturally wrinkled, softer or thinner in certain areas. Environmental factors, including climate and food supply, also affect the final product. Since leather is a natural material, it is never uniform. Its small surface imperfections create a unique beauty that can never be duplicated.

Leather is tear and puncture-resistant. Leather protects from heat, cold and wind; and it repels moisture. Leather items are available in a variety of weights and made with different linings for comfort in warm and cold weather. Leather apparel stretches and molds to your body, yet at the same time retains its shape.

Leather breathes -- that's what keeps it soft and supple.
Leather is an agricultural by-product of the food industry. We purchase the hides and transform them into beautiful leather apparel and accessories.

Leather is a natural product and varies in appearance depending on which part of the leather hide is used.
The leather is the finest and most sturdy in the middle, the sides are looser and thinner.

Upper side = The hair side is the nappa side.

Underside = The flesh side is the suede side.

Split = The leather hide is split and the lower section is used.

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DYEING

A leather hide is dyed in a tannery. Generally all leather is dyed. A non-dyed leather hide is light blue-grey. Because leather is a natural product dyeing can be difficult and risky.

Aniline dyeing = thoroughly dyed leather without surface treatment.

Top dyeing = spray painted leather.

A leather hide can be both thoroughly dyed and its surface top dyed. Leather can be printed with color or structure patterns. The surface can be treated with lacquer or wax.

NAPPA

Nappa is the upper side of the leather hide, simply expressed the hair side. The surface structure / grain differs between various leather hides.
Lamb nappa: Is thin and supple, the surface structure is even and smooth. Lamb / sheep makes for light and soft garments.
Pig nappa: Is thin and strong, distinguishing features are small holes which can be seen along the hairs / bristles on the surface structure.
Goat nappa: Is strong and elastic in all directions, crossed fibers. The surface structure has a distinct pattern.
Cow nappa: Includes both cow and buffalo. Strong and has a tight firm feeling. The surface structure is smooth with a slight pattern.

SUEDE

Suede is the underside of leather, Simply expressed the flesh side. The fringe / surface differs between various leather hides.
Pig suede: Is strong and supple, the fringe is short and small dots can be seen along the hairs / bristles.
Goat suede: Is strong and supple, the fringe short and tight.

PRINTED / EMBOSSED

The surface of leather can be printed with pattern, with color or simply a structure pattern. This occurs on both nappa and suede. Nappa often has small irregularities, which can be concealed when the surface is printed with a pattern.
Nubuck: The nappa side is used and is polished to have a velvet-like surface, with a short fringe.

CARE / CLEANING

General care – Always hang a leather garment on a well-formed clothes hanger. Dirt and dust gets easily caught in suede fringe and fur suede. Brush the garment with a soft brush or a piece of foam rubber that is not too thick.

Polishing dust on suede exists more or less on all new garments– in order to remove this use a brush or a tape roller.
You can press a garment – set the thermostat to silk or wool, press with a dry press towel, the garment must be dry.
If cleaning is necessary contact a professional – Do not wash in a washing machine!
With normal wear and good care a leather jacket can survive many years. One can say that there is no determined life span but the customer plays a big part in how “many years” it lives. It is important to know that the lining and other details on a leather jacket do not have the same life span as the jacket itself.
If the garment gets wet – hang on a clothes hanger and dry slowly at room temperature. If the garment feels stiff when it has dried rub leather against leather, brush with a garment brush or dry sponge (suede garments). Nappa garments tolerate rain if they are top dyed. If the leather is only aniline dyed and possibly waxed dark spots will appear. Raindrops will be absorbed but the spots disappear when the garment has dried.

Stains / fat stains

Stains / fat stains – On suede this can be removed by covering the stain with chalk (scraped from ordinary school chalk). Let the chalk absorb the fat, preferably overnight, then brush off and rub leather against leather. On Nappa garments a mild soap solution applied with a cotton rag or sponge can be used.

Ice cream = Fat stains may occur if it contains dairy products with colouring matter. To remove – a moistened cloth or possibly rinse with cold water, apply chalk and let dry – brush or rub leather against leather.

Blood = It is important to immediately rinse with cold water, apply chalk and let dry.

Food = Wipe off with a moistened cloth, here fat stains often occur, apply chalk.
As always if this does not help contact a professional.

Stains / water soluble

Stains / water soluble – For example remainders of food without fat can be removed with a moistened white cotton rag, afterwards gently rub with a dry rag. Let dry and rub leather against leather.

Stains / more difficult

Stains / more difficult – that which cannot be handled by oneself should be left to a professional for advice and for the appropriate treatment.

Never use petrol or other solvents that can harm the color or the garments surface finish.

WASHABLE SUEDE

Wash in max 30 degrees celcius.
Wash separate, do not mix with other colour or textiles.
Centrifuge the garment.
Mild detergent can be used (max 1 tsp per wash).
Do not use fabric softener.

After wash, hang the garment properly on a hanger.
Fold collar and lapel properly while drying.
Shoulderpads may need to be folded back to original position.
Stretch the seams carefully after wash.

Dry in a normal room temperature (not in drying cupboard). Will take up to appx 48 hours.

When garment is dried, it can be ironed carefully.
Iron with low temperature and use a cotton cloth between iron and suede.

Finally, a soft cloth brush can be used to get suede more silky.

Note! All new suede can have dye stuff or dust. Avoid using white clothes together with sharp suede colour first time garment is worn.

Use a high-quality water and stain repellent product, like our Paw People and Suede Protector, to help prevent water stains and soiling. Our special formula is free of silicone and wax, ingredients that break down the natural oils in leather. We recommend Paw People and Suede Protector for all types of leather and suede. Apply immediately after purchasing your new leather item, and every two or three months with regular use.

Use a high quality leather lotion on a soft cloth to moisturize your finished leather. Paw People Lotion is specially formulated with lanolin oils to replenish natural oils and protect all fine, smooth and grained leather.

Avoid using cleaning fluid, shoe cream, saddle soap and mink oil. These products contain ingredients that may damage leather.

MSI recommend that you test any protection and cleaning products on a hidden area of the leather. Don't keep heavy objects, such as key chains, in your pockets. Doing so will stretch the leather. Avoid applying hair sprays and perfumes while wearing leather.

Winter salt stains your leather, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry naturally.

Visit a professional leather cleaner for more serious stains. Normal dry cleaning methods will remove essential oils, causing the leather to crack, fade and shrink. A cleaner who specializes in leather care will use a different method to clean and condition the leather. Even this special process may cause slight variations in color, texture, and shape; so it is important to clean matching garments together.

If your leather becomes wet, allow it to dry at room temperature. (Never put leather in the dryer.) Then apply Paw People and Suede Protector. Buff suede with a soft towel to restore the nap.

If your garment has faux fur trim and the fur gets wet, dry it with a hair dryer set on the lowest temperature. Shake fur during the drying process, and periodically during wear to maintain loft and maximize appearance.

Store your leather coat or jacket on a wide wooden, plastic or padded hanger to help maintain its shape.

Store leather in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. Avoid hot areas, such as attics; or damp areas, such as cellars.

Cover your leather with breathable cloth, like cotton sheets, when storing. Plastic bags or coverings will cause excessive drying.

Wrinkles and creases in leather should hang out. If ironing is necessary, place heavy brown paper over the leather and use a cool to medium iron. Take care not to overheat the leather, which will cause it to shine.

Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight or heat for prolonged periods of time.

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