Leather Care
How to care for your leather
ABOUT GENUINE LEATHER
- Genuine Leather is a natural product and may have markings that are considered nature’s signatures. This is exactly what relates that leather are authentic and genuine.
- These markings should not be considered as defects. Instead, they give leather products a unique identity, which enhances its natural characteristics and beauty.
- Genuine Leather’s natural markings may include: the cattle’s insect bites, scratch marks against fence wires and lines, slight colour variations, veins growth marks, stretch marks and creases.
- Cattle are livestock that are also brand-marked for various purposes. These brand marks also give a very unique one of a kind appearance to leather.
- Every handcrafted leather product literally tells a story of the cattle’s lifetime in the field. It is authentic to each piece of leather skin and one of a kind.
- Character comes with age, over a period of time natural elements will change your leather item.
- Our leather items are unique as you are.
- Every leather item is locally handmade with love to last.
- The color and texture can appear different as advertised.
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Our Leather Products
- Our genuine leather products are sourced locally. These products may have their own unique markings authenticating their natural origin. Where nature meets excellence – Roekelooslief guarantees products aren’t just made with attention to detail but made with love.
- The natural markings of leather supports that it is harvested straight from the source. This might mean that leather can have a variance in color, branding or growth marks, insect bites, veins, or scarring and scratches. It does not take away from the authenticity and beauty that leather offers.
- Since leather is sourced from cattle livestock, you can expect our leather products to portray the same unique look as each cattle's life entails.
- As your leather product goes with you on all life’s adventures, it will gain character, and its natural elements will develop. Please note that the leather items’ color variance and texture may differ from pictures.
General Care
Leather is sensitive to natural elements such as water, heat, oil and direct sunlight.
Avoid getting your leather item wet. If you do get caught in the rain, gently blot away any drops of water and carefully stuff a sheet of paper inside your bag or purse and let it dry naturally.
Do not use any chemical products. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean, white cloth to dust; for stubborn dust, use a slightly dampened cloth. Use a good leather protecting product which contains beeswax to keep your leather product in great condition and moisturized every 6 months. Make use of a soft cloth to polish with the appropriate product. Leave overnight to absorb.
Avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time. Excessive heat may damage the leather — it can fade in color or crack from dryness.
Storing your leather bags: Avoid moist areas. If you choose not to use your leather bag for a prolonged period of time, it's best to store it in a breathable fabric/cotton bag.