Five Important Things To Keep Your Leather Jacket Supple, Glossy And Long-Lasting

A high-quality leather jacket is definitely a wardrobe investment as it is not an inexpensive item. That’s why everybody wants to keep his leather jacket stylish and durable for years to come. So, In order to keep it stay new for more than a couple of seasons, you’ll need to know a few steps that will ensure that it can last for years looking attractive and shining.

1) Read the Jacket’s Care Label:

Each jacket come with a tag of specific instructions from the manufacturer that tells the new owner from what type of leather his jacket is made of and will explain him also how to make proper care of it so that he will not use any cleaner or solution that will damage his attire.

2) Apply Leather Protector:

Before wearing your brand new leather jacket, it is important to treat it with a leather protector that will make it water resistant and will protect it from water damage and other stains and eventually it will preserve your leather’s appearance and shine for a long time. So, it may be necessary to re-apply the leather protector once a year.

3) Hang it up Properly:

After taking your jacket off, be sure to hang it up on a wide shoulder-shaped hanger so that it can hold its natural shape and avoid wrinkles. And also remember to hang it in a dry well-ventilated closet where it can breathe easily to avoid damage from mold and mildew.

4) Apply a Leather Conditioner:

Conditioning a leather jacket is a very important aspect of proper jacket care. It keeps the leather soft and supple and prevents it from drying and cracking. Apply an appropriate leather conditioner to your jacket with a soft dry cloth after cleaning and drying it carefully. And do a spot test before applying it all over to make sure that it doesn’t remove any dye from the fabric. A leather jacket should be regularly conditioned at least once per year.

5) Let Water Stains Dry Naturally: 

If you accidentally get caught in the rain, or spill some water on you, don’t throw your leather jacket in the dryer and don’t try to dry it with a blow dryer or other kind of high-powered heat vent as the direct heat will damage the leather. Instead, pat it dry with a soft, clean towel and let it finish drying on a hanger in an airy place and allow the water to dry out naturally.

Hope you will follow the above mentioned instructions to keep your new leather jacket looking like it did the day came home from the shop.