Leather Care
SIMPLE TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LEATHER GOODS
- Don't overload your leather bag, as this will stretch the leather out.
- If your handcrafted leather bag gets wet somehow, firstly don’t worry, and then don’t apply heat. Allow the leather to dry naturally.
- Ideally, keep your leather handbag away from dirty liquids and surfaces. If however a stain does occur, we recommend getting a leather care specialist in South Africa to take a look - they will know how to treat individual stains on specific leathers without damaging the leather.
- Scuffs and scratches can be quickly and simply treated by dampening a clean fingertip and gently applying to the marking on the leather, working a circular motion.
- Genuine leather breaks in beautifully over time, developing what is known as a patina. A hallmark of a high-quality leather product, a patina is a soft sheen that develops on the surface of the leather, imparting character and personality.
- If a stitch ever snags on something & comes loose, simply burn the thread with a lighter, this will prevent it from coming further undone.
- Don’t allow your bag to bask in the sun: sunlight can begin to fade the colour of the leather after long periods of time.
- For long-term care and maintenance, please consult a leather care professional in Cape Town.
Leather care tips for your VERSE pieces — South African handbags made in Cape Town.
These leather care instructions are important for all our leather products that are designed and made in our Cape Town leather studio, South Africa. Including: our leather phone pockets, leather moon bags, leather tote bags, leather wallets, leather sunglasses cases, leather crossbody bags, leather purses, leather keyrings, and leather handbags.
