Taking Care of Your Western Leather Apparel
Now that you've found the perfect western leather jacket or leather vest you want to take proper care of it to insure that it will keep its beautiful appearance for a long time. Of course, you know not to toss your leather apparel in the washing machine. But here are some other tips you may want to keep in mind when caring for your leather:
-Don't store leather in a plastic garment bag! It can't breathe. Use a cloth cover instead.
- If you absolutely have to iron the item, set the iron on the lowest setting. Do not use steam! Place a heavy brown wrapping paper (or grocery bag) on the right side of the garment between the garment and the iron. Quickly iron using a light hand. Avoid overheating!
- Keep the item on a broad, sturdy hanger so it keeps its shape.
-You can fix hems with a tiny amount of rubber cement, according to the Leather Apparel Association.
- If the garment becomes wet, let it dry naturally. Avoid extreme heat or humidity that may damage the skin's natural oils.
-Clean smooth leathers with a damp cloth.
-Regularly brush suedes and nubuck.
