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Proper Care of your Institutional Tan & White Leather
Gear
 Proper care is essential for the
life of leather. The surface of the leather we use has not been sprayed
with plastic coatings as in mass produced products. To protect your
investment, the leather has been treated in the tanning process with a
stain repellent. We recommend cleaning your gear periodically with a
proper cleaner, such as Lexol®
Leather Cleaner and treat with a recommended leather protector, such as
Feibing's Aussie Conditioner®.
Remember what ever product you choose - a little goes a long way!
Regular treatment will maintain the stain repelling properties. Natural
markings and scars are proudly exhibited with no attempt to conceal
these hallmarks of genuine leather. Quality leather shows its natural
origins in the form of healed scars and varying surface texture. These
natural marks and variations distinguish true high quality leather from
its imitators.
Break-In
Period
As with all fine quality heavy leathers, there is an indefinite break
in period. Our products will achieve their ultimate comfort after
several uses. It is important that you do not mis-handle the leather
gear. Do not bend items "backwards", in other words: do not bend
top
grain to top grain (only flesh to flesh side bending).
Color
Variations
Tan colored bridle leathers will darken when any type of cleanser or
conditioner is applied. We recommend testing all leather care
products on a discreet area first (such as the top grain side of the
buckle turnback). Please remember that even the oils from your skin
will eventually darken all light colored bridle leathers.
 White
Leather Care
White leather should only be handled with
clean hands!
If the white leather becomes soiled it can likely be cleaned away with
a damp paper
towel. For more stubborn stains on white lining leathers (such as ink,
makeup etc.) try spraying WD40 on a paper towel first and then gently
wiping the area. Repeat until stain is removed and then cleanse
the area again with a clean water-damp cloth. (This method should
be tested on a discreet section, first). |
 Brightening
Metal
Sometimes when gear is stored with minimal air movement or if it
is particularly humid, the hardware may not seem as "bright" as it once
was. Hardware appearing "cloudy" or "smoky" can be easily shined up
with a lint free cloth and your own hot breath. If you try
commercial shiners, suitable for nickel plated steel, chrome, or
stainless steel items, remember to use such products very sparingly.
Absolutely DO NOT get it
on the leather!
No
Heat or
Direct Sunlight
Do not place your BDSM or Fetish leather items next to strong heat
sources such
as fireplaces, radiators or in direct sunlight. This can dry out the
natural oils in the leather, causing cracking and stiffening of the
leather. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight will eventually fade most
natural products and leather is no exception. We strongly recommend
that all leather items be kept out of direct sunlight to protect
against fading.
No Aggressive Cleaning
or Strong Rubbing
Gently wiping is all that the vast majority of soiling require. NEVER
use abrasive cleaners, oils, detergents, furniture polish or ammonia on
leather! Remember that prolonged, vigorous rubbing or using a coarse
colored cloth will also damage the surface. Be gentle!
Storage
Do not store your leather items in a sealed container of any kind (i.e.
plastic bags, tubs or bins).
Leather needs to breathe. A natural fiber bag or vented trunk is ideal.
Remember to keep gear dry!
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