Because vegetable-tanned leather is more expensive than chrome-tanned leather, you’ll want to take good care of it to get the most extended life from your leather product.

To keep this leather looking its best and to protect its appearance, it is important to treat it with care. Avoid letting your leather product get wet especially in the first month of use. After a month, the leather becomes more flexible and better at repelling water droplets.

Keep the leather away from heat and never blow dry it, even if it gets wet. Use animal hair brushes for cleaning, not brushes made with synthetic bristles. Clean the product once a week if you use it often. Apply oil or cream conditioner directly onto the leather, working it into the grain with your fingers. You can occasionally wax your leather products to keep them in top condition.

  1. Don’t get it wet, particularly in the first month
  2. Keep your leather away from heat sources and never blow-dry it
  3. Don’t use brushes with synthetic bristles to clean it — only natural bristles should be used
  4. Use oil or conditioner made specifically for leather weekly if the item is used frequently