INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEATHER GARMENTS
– Do not wash with water or/in washing machine.
– Do not iron the garment.
– Do not bleach the garment.
– Do not dry clean the garment.
– Do not use other products containing solvents.
– Clean the garment with adequate leather care products.
– Do not use tumble dryer.
– Always air dry the garment.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEXTILE GARMENTS
– Remove all integrated protectors and foams before cleaning the garment.
– Close all zippers and velcro properly.
– Wash the garment at 30 degrees maximum.
– Avoid intensive rinsing and spin-drying.
– Do not use the tumble dryer.
– Do not iron the garment.
– Always air dry the garment.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLOVES
– Do not wash the gloves in machine.
– Use special leather or textile detergent carefully.
– Wash the gloves with clean water afterwards.
– Do not wring wet gloves.
– Wrap the pair in a dry cloth and then squeeze.
– Do not use the tumble dryer.
– Do not iron the gloves.
– Always air dry the gloves.
– Clean the gloves with adequate leather care products.
HOW TO PROPERLY TAKE CARE OF YOUR LEATHERS
Any product made out of real leather needs care. Leather is a natural skin which can be subject to fluctuations. Exposure to sunlight, moisture/wet conditions, dirt accumulation, body salts etc are all the key factors that can effect your leathers. Whether you use cowhide leather or kangaroo leather, care is a must! Here is what can possibly happen due to those factors and how you can prevent that:
Sunlight – Sun can cause drying to occur on almost any type of leather as sunlight slowly evaporates the natural oils in the leather. When the leather gets dry, it will stiffen and begin to crack. Leather will also become discolored if you spend too much time in the sun just like it does to your skin. Use a good-quality leather conditioner on your leather suit/gloves after every weekend of riding or before placing it in closet for long time. Regular cleaning and conditioning can help prevent leather sun damage. Always check the care label on the garment.
Moisture – Moisture is usually considered enemy of the leather. When leather gets wet, the oils in the leather bind to the water molecules. As the water dries and evaporates, it draws out the oils with it. The leather’s loss of natural oils causes it to lose its supple quality and turn brittle. If left untreated, bad stuff starts to take place including the harboring of bacteria and rotting of the hide from within the pores. Dry your leathers as quickly as possible using any recommended electric/portable drying hangers following use and never store your leathers in a bag or closet while damp.
Salt – Another silent killer that quietly damages your leathers. Human body makes lots of salt and distributes it directly to your leathers every time you sweat. Leather itself contains residual salt due to usage of salt during tanning process. When the salt gradually starts to seep on the leather, it will dry up the material and cause cracks and splits. Removing the salt from the leather is vital to keeping the leather or suede supple and soft. Leaving it untreated could cause damage to the leather surface and eventually weaken up its structure. This could also result in tearing of leather panels during usage or crash. Use appropriate leather salt removal products by following the instructions carefully.